Five people killed several injured, and Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, arrested in multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in Austin, Texas
Deadly 17-vehicle I-35 crash kills 5. Here's what we know.
The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, on I-35 Southbound near Parmer Lane and Howard Lane in Austin.
Massive crash on I-35 in north Austin kills 5, including a child and an infant
A crash on Interstate 35 in north Austin involving 17 vehicles claimed the lives of five people overnight.
Timeline: Deadly multi-vehicle I-35 crash involving Amazon truck
On Friday afternoon, March 14, the Austin Police Department confirmed it arrested Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, in relation to the fatal crash. He was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault.
Latest developments in the deadly I-35 crash in Austin one week later
The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on March 13 on I-35 Southbound near Parmer Lane and Howard Lane in North Austin. Authorities said the driver of a semi-truck hauling Amazon products caused the major pile-up.
Amazon, truck company named in new $1M lawsuit over deadly I-35 crash
Travis County Court records show that plaintiffs Francisco Villalobos and Priscilla Davila from Bell County (Killeen-Temple area) are seeking $1 million in damages from Amazon, the truck driver arrested in connection with the crash, his employer and a construction company.
NTSB report reveals truck driver’s role in fatal I-35 crash that killed 5
Although investigators at the scene initially suspected Araya was under the influence of depressants, an expanded toxicology report released on April 4 confirmed he had no drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.