17-Vehicle Crash Leaves Five People Dead on I-35 in Austin, TX

Type of Accident:

Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway

Article Summary:

According to Fox 7 Austin News, on late Thursday night, a collision occurred with 17 cars on Interstate 35 near Palmer Lane and Howard Lane in North Austin. The crash happened around 11:20 p.m. states the Austin Police Department. At least five people dead and eleven people hurt in the crash that involving 17 vehicles, including a semi-truck. The accident stretched for about 500 feet. Medical personnel arrived on scene and transported 11 individuals to local hospitals. A man was arrested in relation to the accident and was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault. The driver who was arrested was driving a commercial vehicle for ZBN Transport LLC. The cause of the crash still being investigated, APD officers say.

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