A man in Austin, Texas, was charged with intoxication manslaughter after causing a late-night wreck involving 17 vehicles on Interstate 35, resulting in the death of five people, including three adults, a child, and an infant. The crash also left 11 others injured and hospitalized. Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The southbound lanes of I-35 were closed following the crash, which police described as “very large and very complex.” The circumstances leading to the wreck have not been detailed, as the investigation was still in its early stages. The wreck left a stretch of the interstate littered with mangled vehicles and debris, causing a significant impact on the community. Witnesses like Edgar Viera tried to help those involved in the crash but were limited by the lack of proper tools. The scene was described as heartbreaking and challenging for those who witnessed the aftermath. The suspect was in custody at the Travis County Jail, but it was not immediately clear if he had legal representation. The reopening of the southbound lanes took place around 1 p.m. the following day, after hours of closure for investigation and clean-up.
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