Three Fort Cavazos soldiers were arrested on criminal charges related to their involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented immigrants, the Justice Department said.

Last month, a U.S. Border Patrol Agent initiated a vehicle stop in Presidio, Texas, but the car fled as the agent approached the passenger side and struck a second USBP vehicle, injuring an agent inside, the Justice Department said.

Presidio County Deputies and Presidio Police Officers eventually stopped the vehicle and apprehended four individuals, three of whom were undocumented -- one Mexican national and two Guatemalan nationals, authorities said.