A man in Austin, Texas was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a wreck on Interstate 35 that involved over a dozen vehicles, resulting in the deaths of five people – three adults, a child, and an infant. Eleven others were injured and taken to hospitals. Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The circumstances that led to the crash have not been detailed by police, who are still early in their investigation. The southbound lanes of I-35 were closed for several hours following the crash, which left the interstate littered with mangled vehicles and debris. The collision was described as “very large and very complex” by a police officer. Witnesses recounted hearing the crash and trying to help those involved, although they lacked the proper tools to open the vehicles. The man charged with intoxication manslaughter is in custody at Travis County Jail, though it is not clear if he has an attorney. Authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the tragic accident that occurred late at night on Thursday.
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