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Teen Driver Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Despite Spiked Tyres

A Dallas teen is charged with human smuggling after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

KTRE reports 17-year-old Kevin Olalde was taken into custody by Lufkin police on Tuesday, 6th June, after speeding and wrecking a Ford Mustang.

The 19-year-old driver is charged with passenger smuggling, evading arrest and carrying a firearm without a licence. The passenger is also charged. Three illegal immigrants were handed over to Border Patrol.

Police released dashcam video of the incident, which shows Olalde ignoring a request to pull over after driving away during a traffic stop.

According to authorities, they were able to place a spike strip on the vehicle’s tires, but the driver continued to drive.

The minor passenger was evaluated at a hospital before being released to his parents, police said.

Authorities said Olalde is being held at the Angelina County Jail. He faces charges of resisting arrest with a vehicle and possession of marijuana.

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