Two injured when van full of migrants flees attempted traffic stop at high speed, then crashes on exit of Spur 1966 in El Paso, Texas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:11am
Accident Date: 
Monday, February 6, 2023

Human smuggling pursuit ends in crash in West Central El Paso

The van fled and the State trooper began to pursue the vehicle.

Officials say the van exited off Spur 1966 and crashed.

Texas DPS migrant smuggler van chase tops 100 mph, ends in crash near UTEP

The driver was arrested by state troopers and seven migrants were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol. Two migrants suffered injuries, including a broken nose and facial scrapes, the DPS said in a statement.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Juan M. Escobedo
Roadway: 
Spur 1966