Eight people killed in collision during police pursuit on U.S. Highway 277 near Del Rio, Texas
8 immigrants killed when pickup crashes in Texas border city
DPS did not say why troopers were pursuing the truck. A spokesperson said the agency would release more details on the cause of the pursuit and the names of the victims later Tuesday.
Texas man charged in connection with deadly migrant crash
Sebastian Tovar, 24, of Austin, has been charged with “transporting illegal aliens resulting in death,” according to a statement by U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Shane Folden.
Texas Truck Driver Accused Of Transporting Migrants Illegally Indicted After Deadly Crash That Killed 8
The collision happened weeks after one of the deadliest highway crashes involving migrants entering the U.S. without permission and amid rising crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Alleged smuggler arrested in Hidalgo County for Del Rio crash that killed 8
McAllen Homeland Security Investigations special agents on Friday arrested Juan Alonso Barrientos-Quintanilla, 20, who they have charged with knowingly conspiring to transport people in the country illegally resulting in the death of one or more people.
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