Laredo Sector Border Patrol releases new information in south Laredo crash that injured 8

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Sector Border Patrol has released new information on the chase that ended with a crash in south Laredo Tuesday night.

The agency states that the chase began in Zapata County after Border Patrol in Zapata tried to stop an individual they suspected was linked to a human smuggling case.

The Zapata Border Patrol agents did not continue following the individuals once they drove past the Zapata County line and entered Webb County.

The agency states Zapata County deputies followed the individual into Webb County ending with a crash by Cielito Liendo, near Laredo College South Campus.

Other agencies who assisted include Laredo Police, Laredo Fire Department, and Laredo Border Patrol.

Eight people were hurt as a result of the crash.

So far, no individuals have been turned to Border Patrol for custody.

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