Teen Smugglers Lead DPS Troopers on High-Speed Pursuit

A 15-year-old smuggler led DPS Troopers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit on I-35 in Frio County on Wednesday. Due to the wet conditions, the driver lost control and vaulted onto the interstate.

The 12-year-old passenger was a reported runaway and involved in human smuggling. Both were from San Antonio. An illegal immigrant was found inside the vehicle and was transported to the hospital with injuries. The vehicle was reported stolen.

The teen driver was arrested and charged with human smuggling causing bodily injury, evading arrest causing bodily injury, drug possession and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.