(The Center Square) – Drivers of vehicles transporting illegal border crossers seeking to evade arrest continue to cause car accidents that result in death, both of U.S. citizens and noncitizens. The accidents also cost local taxpayers who foot the bill for emergency and medical response.

Recent incidents in Texas highlight the deadly consequences of high-speed pursuits when human smugglers refuse to pull over and attempt to evade arrest.

Earlier this month, in the Rio Grande Valley, in Brownsville, a U.S. citizen and alleged human smuggler was killed after he crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer truck instead of surrendering to authorities. The incident occurred after Operation Lone Star Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and Border Patrol agents were involved in two high-

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