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Yahir David Martinez

Age : 21

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/13/2026

Location : FM 511

City : Brownsville

County : Cameron

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Border Patrol

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2026 at approximately 4:30 a.m., U.S. Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a Chevrolet Tahoe that investigators believed was being used to transport undocumented migrants near Brownsville. Instead of stopping, the driver continued driving away while Border Patrol agents pursued. The pursuit continued onto FM 511.
During the pursuit, the driver lost control of the Tahoe, causing it to leave the roadway and roll over. The vehicle came to rest after overturning multiple times. The driver sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Four passengers, identified by authorities as undocumented migrants, were injured in the crash and transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Brownsville police officers and emergency medical personnel responded to the crash scene. Investigators determined the incident began as a suspected human-smuggling attempt involving the Border Patrol pursuit. Brownsville police assumed responsibility for the traffic crash investigation while federal authorities investigated the suspected smuggling activity.
Investigators arrested Jose Angel Rivera, who admitted serving as a foot guide for the group. During interviews, Rivera identified Yahir David Martinez, 21, of Brownsville, as the driver of the Tahoe. Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene. The criminal investigation into the suspected smuggling operation continued after the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myrgv.com/alerts-brh/2026/04/13/one-dead-in-fatal-rollover-near-brownsville-following-pursuit-with-border-patrol/
https://www.krgv.com/news/one-person-in-custody-after-suspected-human-smuggling-attempt-ends-in-deadly-crash-near-brownsville/