The Texas Department of Public Safety has released video of a dramatic high-speed chase involving a woman and a baby.
Authorities said the incident took place June 15, during a routine traffic stop. Catilyn Rodriguez, 29, who officials said had outstanding warrants, fled the scene. Speeds topped 100 mph during the chase, authorities said. The trooper deployed a tire deflation device and Rodriguez crashed into another vehicle, authorities said. Rodriguez fled the crash scene with her baby in tow and attempted to carjack a vehicle, before being arrested by troopers.
Rodriguez was charged with child endangerment, evading arrest and possession of a controlled substance, police said. The baby was placed into child protective services, public safety officials said.
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