Monday, August 07, 2006

9 Die While Fleeing Ariz. Border Patrol...

Yes we've all been preoccupied with the Middle East fracas, and justifiably so, but here's some local news:

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) - "A sport utility vehicle crammed with suspected illegal immigrants rolled over in an attempt to outrun Border Patrol agents, killing nine people and injuring at least 12 others, officials said.

The Chevy Suburban was carrying up to 22 people when the driver had tried to circumvent a checkpoint on the highway, Border Patrol spokesman Lloyd Frers said.

With Border Patrol agents in pursuit, the driver attempted to make a U-turn and rolled over, Frers said. He did not know how fast either vehicle was traveling."

Now you just watch; the Loons will be calling for Chevy Suburban recalls and demanding to get to the bottom of how such a large vehicle cannot safely handle a mere 22 Mexicans.

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