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A suspected human smuggler was arrested in Arizona on Monday after leading deputies on a four-mile chase that ended with a rollover crash and two illegal immigrants being ejected from the vehicle, authorities said.
The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 217 on I-10 when a deputy attempted to pull over a red GMC Jimmy SUV, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.
The driver refused to stop and sped away, initiating a chase, according to officials.
During the chase, the driver crossed into oncoming traffic before ultimately rolling over near mile marker 213, the sheriff's office said.
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Deputies said Bryoles led them on a brief car chase after fleeing a traffic stop. (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
Two of the four passengers in the SUV were ejected during the wreck. They were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The chase ended in a rollover crash, according to officials. (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
All four passengers were in the country illegally, the sheriff’s office said.
The driver was identified as 32-year-old Timothy Bryoles.
Timothy Bryoles, 32, was arrested and charged with unlawful flight and aggravated assault. (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
"In his attempt to make a dollar, this individual put the lives of his four passengers, my deputies, and everyone else on the road at risk," said Sheriff Mark Lamb. "Human smugglers have zero regard for human life, and because of this, we must do all we can to stop this illegal and dangerous industry."
Two of the four passengers, all of whom were illegal immigrants, were ejected from the SUV and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
Bryoles was arrested and charged with unlawful flight and aggravated assault.
Deputies said possible drug impairment is also being investigated.
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