THREE DEAD AFTER BORDER PURSUIT ENDS IN TEXAS CRASH
A suspected human-smuggling stop led to a four-vehicle collision in Brownsville, according to Texas authorities.
Three people died after a suspected human-smuggling pursuit ended in a four-vehicle collision in Brownsville on Saturday, November 7, according to reporting based on information from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Authorities said Border Patrol attempted to stop a BMW traveling on State Highway 4. The driver did not stop and ran a red light near North Indiana Avenue, setting off a collision involving a Hyundai Santa Fe, GMC Sierra and Acura MDX.
The BMW driver, identified by authorities as 34-year-old Juan Munoz, died after being taken to a hospital. Two passengers also died at the scene. Other people involved were injured, with some passengers reported in critical condition.
The investigation remains ongoing. The circumstances reported by authorities are preliminary and should not be taken as a final determination of legal responsibility.
Source: KRGV. Original reporting and synthesis by Texas News Studio.