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WATCH: Woman with baby leads police on 100 mph chase in Texas

By Joy Johnston, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Sept 3, 2018

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released video of a dramatic high-speed chase involving a woman and a baby.

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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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