Alleged human smuggler blamed in King Ranch wreck (KGBT-TX)

Alleged human smuggler blamed in King Ranch wreck
by Rafael Carranza
Posted: 07.26.2010 at 9:40 AM

The driver of a Chevrolet is facing human trafficking charges after causing a wreck that snarled southbound traffic on Highway 77 in the King Ranch.

Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers said it all begin with a traffic stop on the northbound lanes of the highway.

The state troopers got out of his patrol unit and was walking to the Chevrolet when the driver took off.

The driver crossed the median into the southbound lanes where he collided with a vehicle.

Seven people were injured in the wreck with all of them transported to area hospitals.

The driver of the Chevrolet had several illegal immigrants inside his vehicle.

Investigators have not released the driver's name but said he will be facing evading arrest and human trafficking charges when released from the hospital.