A man named Solomun Weldekeal Araya was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault after a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas that involved over a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35. The crash resulted in the deaths of five people, including three adults, a child, and an infant. Eleven others were taken to hospitals for injuries. The southbound lanes of I-35 were closed following the crash and remained closed until about 1 p.m. the next day. Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the wreck as the investigation is still in its early stages. The collision was described as “very large and very complex” by a police officer. Eyewitness Edgar Viera described hearing the crash and trying to help the victims with limited tools. The scene of the crash was filled with mangled vehicles and debris. Solomun Weldekeal Araya is currently in custody at Travis County Jail, though it is unclear if he has an attorney. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning for the lives lost in the devastating crash.
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