A man in Austin, Texas was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a late-night wreck on Interstate 35 that involved over a dozen vehicles, resulting in the death of five people. Three adults, a child, and an infant were among the victims, with 11 others taken to hospitals for injuries. Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, faces five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault, and is in custody in Travis County Jail without an attorney listed. Police have not released details about the circumstances of the crash as the investigation is ongoing. The southbound lanes of I-35 were closed for hours following the crash, causing extensive damage to vehicles and debris on the interstate. Witnesses described the collision as very large and complex, with one bystander attempting to help those involved despite not having the proper tools. The wreck left a devastating impact on the community, with many still processing the tragic events of that night.
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