Car suspected of carrying illegal immigrants crashes after high speed chase





CAMPO (KUSI) – On February 19, 2019, at approximately 5:05 p.m., United States Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a blue Mazda MPV near Olde Hwy 80 and McCain Valley Road for possible immigration related violations.

The driver of the Mazda refused to pull over and drove southbound on Shasta Way, just south of SR-94. While traveling on the dirt portion of Shasta Way, the driver of the Mazda lost control as they hit a the dip in the road.

The vehicle drove off the south roadway of Shasta Way, crashing into a steel fence, utility pole, and then overturned eventually coming to rest on its wheels.

The Mazda had five adults inside at the time of collision.

The 23-year-old female driver from San Diego sustained minor injuries.

She was taken to Sharp Memorial hospital in San Diego and is currently in custody with the United States Border Patrol.

The four male passengers ages 24, 25, 27 and 39 years old were lying in the back-passenger compartment of the vehicle and were unrestrained at the time of the collision. All the males in the vehicle claimed to be residents of Mexico and sustained minor to moderate injuries. The 25 and 27-year-old males were transported via ground ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. The 24 and 39-year-old passengers refused medical aid on scene and are currently in custody with the United States Border Patrol.

The United States Border Patrol is investigating the criminal portion of this investigation.

Alcohol and or drugs are not suspected to be a factor in this collision at this time.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact Officer Travis Garrow at (619) 401-2000.