A man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, involving over a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35 resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries. The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. and claimed the lives of three adults, a child, and an infant. Eleven people were taken to hospitals for treatment. The suspect, Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, faces five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. He is currently in custody at Travis County Jail, with no attorney listed. The circumstances leading to the wreck have not been detailed by police, as the investigation is ongoing. The southbound lanes of I-35 were closed following the crash and remained closed into the following day. The collision, described as “very large and complex,” left the interstate strewn with wrecked vehicles. Witness Edgar Viera described hearing the crash and attempting to aid those involved despite lacking proper tools. The tragic incident left the community devastated and mourning the loss of the five victims while raising awareness of the dangers of intoxicated driving. The investigation continues to uncover the events leading to the devastating crash.
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Intoxicated Driver Charged with Manslaughter After 17-Vehicle Texas Crash Leaves 5 Dead
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