Overview
- Prosecutors say Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, 37, was indicted on five counts of manslaughter and 17 aggravated assault charges stemming from a multi-vehicle collision on I-35.
- The assault counts include 15 charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two charges of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, according to the district attorney.
- Travis County District Attorney José Garza said community grand jurors found probable cause that the conduct was unlawful, and the indictment was filed with the district clerk on Monday.
- The defense says toxicology testing found no alcohol or drugs in Weldekeal-Araya’s system and calls the case a desperate attempt to criminalize a tragic accident.
- The March 13 crash near Parmer Lane left five people dead and 17 injured, and authorities say the driver was hauling a load for Amazon at the time.