A smuggler in a Ford F-350 led DPS Troopers on a high-speed pursuit on IH-35 in La Salle County. During the pursuit, the smuggler, Alberto Hernandez, from San Antonio, drove off the road and bailed out before the vehicle came to a stop after crashing into the center median. With assistance from Border Patrol, Hernandez was located and arrested. 14 illegal immigrants were found concealed within the compartments of his vehicle. Hernandez was charged with 14 counts of smuggling of persons and evading arrest. All 14 illegal immigrants from Mexico were referred to Border Patrol.

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