{"id":2094610,"date":"2023-11-08T20:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T01:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-killed-in-texas-crash-involving-suspected-human-smuggler\/"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:50:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T01:50:51","slug":"8-killed-in-texas-crash-involving-suspected-human-smuggler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-killed-in-texas-crash-involving-suspected-human-smuggler\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Killed In Texas Crash Involving Suspected Human Smuggler"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F8-killed-in-texas-crash-involving-suspected-human-smuggler%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2094610&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Suspected Human Smuggler Causes Fatal Crash in Texas, Killing Eight<\/h2>\n<p>A suspected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/human-trafficking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human smuggler<\/a> \u200cdrove\u2064 a car\u200d full of people from Honduras into an SUV in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a>, resulting in \u200cthe tragic deaths of eight \u200dindividuals, according to state authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The devastating collision occurred on U.S. Highway\u2062 57 near Batesville, \u2063approximately 83 miles\u2064 southwest \u2064of San Antonio, as\u200d confirmed by a \u200cspokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety \u2063(DPS).<\/p>\n<p>The DPS\u2063 reported that the driver of a Honda passenger car, suspected \u2064of human smuggling, recklessly passed an 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone\u200b while evading the Zavala County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The driver drove \u200bhead-on with a Chevy \u2064SUV, causing \u2062the vehicle to burst into flames, killing \u2064the driver and passenger \u200bfrom Georgia,&#8221; stated the DPS \u200cspokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As \u2062a result, five passengers, \u2063including the \u2062suspected smuggler of the Honda, were killed. Troopers confirmed \u200cseveral of the deceased are from Honduras,&#8221; added the DPS representative.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEW: 11\/8, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TxDPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TxDPS<\/a> \u200c is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash \u2064on US 57 \u200cnear Batesville. The driver in a Honda passenger car from Houston suspected of human smuggling was evading from Zavala COSO when\u2064 the driver passed an 18-wheeler in a \u2064no-passing \u2062zone. The driver drove head-on\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KdxZ7wmvkk\">pic.twitter.com\/KdxZ7wmvkk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LtChrisOlivarez\/status\/1722318807857815631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The DPS spokesperson, Lt. Christopher Olivarez, shared images from\u200b the scene, revealing the wreckage of both vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>He provided an \u2064update identifying the occupants of the \u2064Chevy\u200c SUV as Jose Lerma, 67, and Isabel Lerma, 65, of Dalton, Georgia, in WhitField County, and confirmed that their \u200dfamily had been notified.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u2064 THE DAILY WIRE \u200dAPP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CNN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/11\/08\/us\/texas-deadly-crash-suspected-smuggler\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that Olivarez \u200clater informed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-is-swirling-down-the-toilet\/\" title=\"Fox News Is Swirling Down The Toilet\">cable news network<\/a> that six passengers in the Honda had \u200dlost their lives, \u2063resulting in a total of \u2063at least eight deceased\u2063 victims.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News reporter Bill Melugin <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BillMelugin_\/status\/1722334087434608897\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a> that DPS is investigating the legal status of the suspected human \u2063smuggler and highlighted that the passengers in the Honda were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-happening-president-trump-issues-warning-swing-states-that-found-massive-voter-fraud-which-is-all-of-them-cannot-legally-certify-these-votes\/\" title=\"IT\u2019S HAPPENING: President Trump Issues Warning \u2013 Swing States that Found MASSIVE VOTER FRAUD, which is all of them, CANNOT LEGALLY CERTIFY these votes\">illegal immigrants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Elected officials and others drew attention to President \u200dJoe Biden&#8217;s\u200b struggles with border security in response to this tragic incident.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;President Biden&#8217;s open borders \u2064policies have invited 7M illegal aliens into our\u2062 country \u2014 with\u200d deadly consequences,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenTedCruz\/status\/1722368500306530634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> Sen. Ted Cruz \u2062(R-TX).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Innocent\u200b Americans are dead after a vehicle full of\u200d illegal immigrants crashed head-on while trying to get away from police,&#8221; \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VoteMarsha\/status\/1722349366218735985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). &#8220;Another\u2063 tragic consequence of\u200b Biden&#8217;s open border.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Former Trump White \u2062House adviser Stephen Miller <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StephenM\/status\/1722342641357017167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed<\/a>,\u2062 &#8220;Biden&#8217;s immigration \u200bpolicies are evil.\u2062 And there is not nearly enough outrage in Washington. Not \u2062even \u2062close.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This crash occurred less\u2064 than\u200d a year and a half \u200bafter a fatal\u200b smuggling incident where \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/mass-fatalities-police-find-migrants-truck-san-antonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bodies of dozens of migrants<\/a> were discovered in the back of \u2063a tractor-trailer near\u2064 San Antonio. Multiple \u2062individuals have\u200c been arrested and charged in connection with \u2063that \u2062tragedy.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the root causes of migration and\u2063 how can \u200bthey be addressed to reduce the\u200c demand for\u2064 human smuggling<\/h2>\n<p><span>  R\/index.html&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; \u200crel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>reported<\/a> that\u2064 the identity of the suspected human \u200bsmuggler has not yet\u200d been released\u2064 by authorities, but they are actively working on the \u2062investigation to determine all the factors that led to this tragic incident.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063incident serves as a stark \u2062reminder of the dangers posed by human smuggling, a criminal enterprise that\u200c preys \u200bon vulnerable\u2062 individuals \u2062seeking a better life. Human smuggling \u200dinvolves the facilitation of unauthorized immigration by individuals or groups who profit from \u200dthe transportation\u2063 and illegal entry of migrants into\u2064 another country.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2063 human smuggling often results in dangerous and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reports-police-tend-to-shoot-people-for-same-reasons-regardless-of-race\/\" title=\"Reports: Police tend to shoot people for same reasons, regardless of race\">life-threatening situations<\/a>, this particular incident highlights the deadly consequences it can have. The lives lost \u200din this collision are a stark\u200d reminder of the desperate \u2063lengths people are willing to go to \u2062escape their circumstances\u200b and \u200cthe tragic outcomes that can result.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that human smuggling is \u2063not only a concern for the individuals involved but also for the communities and societies affected\u200d by it. The absenc\u200ce of proper documentation \u200band vetting processes increases the risk of criminal activity, such\u2064 as drug \u200btrafficking and violence, within \u2062the communities where these migrants are\u200d dispersed.<\/p>\n<p>In response to incidents like this, it is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to remain vigilant and strengthen their efforts\u2063 in combating \u200dhuman smuggling networks. This\u200b involves collaboration between\u2063 local, \u200bstate, and federal authorities, as well as international cooperation,\u200b to dismantle these criminal organizations and hold those responsible accountable\u200c for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, addressing the root causes of migration is key to reducing the demand for human smuggling. Economic\u200b instability, violence,\u2063 and limited\u200d opportunities are some of \u2063the factors that\u200c drive individuals to seek alternative means of reaching their desired \u200cdestinations. By investing in these regions and\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-killed-in-texas-crash-involving-suspected-human-smuggler\/\" title=\"8 Killed In Texas Crash Involving Suspected Human Smuggler\">creating sustainable economic opportunities<\/a>, we can help alleviate the\u200b conditions that lead to migration and reduce the appeal \u200dof illegal\u200d methods of entry.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic crash in Texas\u2062 serves as a somber reminder of the human toll caused by\u2064 human smuggling. It underscores the \u200burgent\u2062 need for comprehensive solutions that prioritize the\u2064 safety and well-being of migrants while also\u200c addressing the underlying factors\u200d that drive this illicit trade. Only by tackling both the immediate challenges and long-term causes \u200dcan we\u2064 hope to prevent such devastating incidents from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the \u200binvestigation into this incident continues, our hearts go out to the families and loved \u2062ones who have lost their lives \u2062in this tragedy. May\u2064 their deaths serve as a catalyst for change and a renewed commitment to eradicating the \u2062scourge of human smuggling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A suspected human smuggler drove a car full of people from Honduras into an SUV in Texas, killing eight people across both vehicles, state authorities said on Wednesday. The crash happened on U.S. Highway 57 near Batesville, which is about an 83-mile drive southwest from San Antonio, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2094611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2094610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2094610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2094610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2094611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2094610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2094610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2094610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}