Executive Summary
- Texas DPS troopers assisted Homeland Security in a pursuit starting in Kirby.
- The chase ended in a crash involving a Dodge Charger and two other vehicles in southeast San Antonio.
- Federal agents arrested the driver at the scene; bystanders suffered minor injuries.
- Details regarding the underlying Homeland Security investigation remain undisclosed.
A high-speed pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department of Homeland Security concluded in a collision on San Antonio’s southeast side Friday morning. The incident, which spanned several miles, resulted in the arrest of the fleeing driver and minor injuries to innocent motorists, according to law enforcement officials.
According to DPS statements, the operation began shortly after 11:30 a.m. when state troopers intervened to assist Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with an ongoing case. Troopers initially identified a Dodge Charger on the northeast side of the city, near the intersection of Gibbs Sprawl Road and Old Seguin Road in the Kirby area.
Authorities report that the driver of the Charger refused to stop, leading troopers on a chase that extended to the southeast side. The pursuit terminated when the suspect vehicle collided with two other automobiles near Pecan Valley Drive and East Southcross Road. Federal agents arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and took the driver into custody. Officials confirmed that the drivers of the other vehicles involved sustained only minor injuries.
Investigative Outlook
The collaboration between state troopers and federal agents indicates a multi-jurisdictional enforcement effort, though the specific nature of the Homeland Security investigation remains undisclosed. In cases involving HSI, operations often pertain to cross-border criminal activity, trafficking, or significant federal crimes, necessitating the support of local or state law enforcement for tactical vehicle containment. As is standard in ongoing federal inquiries, specific details regarding the charges or the suspect’s intent have been withheld pending further investigative steps.
It is important to note that the individual taken into custody is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
