A Louisiana driver, Rassian Nateray Comer, has been federally indicted more than two years after a tragic high-speed migrant smuggling chase resulted in a deadly crash in Ozona, Texas, killing 71-year-old Maria Socorro Tambunga and her seven-year-old granddaughter, Emilia. The federal indictment includes 13 counts against Comer, stemming from the incident that occurred on March 13, 2023, as he allegedly sped in a 2021 Ram 1500, refusing to comply with a Texas Department of Public Safety officer's signals to stop.

During the pursuit, which began around 7:40 PM, officials report that Comer reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The indictment details a reckless course of action where he reportedly crossed the median multiple times and even drove in the wrong direction on Interstate 10 before ultimately exiting toward Ozona and running a red light, which culminated in the tragic crash that claimed the lives of innocent victims.

This indictement brings to the forefront the ongoing issue of migrant smuggling in the U.S. and the grave risks associated with high-speed chases involving such illegal activities. It underscores the broader implications of law enforcement's attempts to intercept smuggling activities, as tragic outcomes can lead to the loss of civilian lives and raise questions about public safety.