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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/09/2026

Location : San Bernardo Road near Mines Road

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety, Laredo Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : #1 passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Laredo believed connected to a human smuggling investigation, but the driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit across the city involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The pursuit ended when the vehicle struck a light pole; at least six people were inside the vehicle and none were wearing seatbelts. Two occupants, including the driver of this record, died as a result of the crash. The DPS confirmed the pursuit and crash; identity details of those killed have not been publicly released. The investigation into the events, including the chase and crash circumstances, is ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgns.tv/2026/01/09/two-dead-crash-after-teen-escapes-dps-custody-leads-police-city-wide-chase/
https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/crime-dps-troopers-vehicle-pursuit-murder-laredo-21286879.php?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQOVVpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETExQ0o1VGdTeWxTcFROME5oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlk_bfl7LEoMdvC8mGywumzJ07z8M8CaMJg2tYpNqfAyKdwb4uU_0SMKUf8i_aem_gixmL9y_iF6ZcSJ3m1S5nQ