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Investigation Uncovers Reckless Acceleration and License Violations in Burnet County Crash Case

Court filings show that Kody Lane Talley floored the accelerator without a required Class A license before his pickup crossed into oncoming traffic, killing five friends.

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Overview

  • Talley is held in the Burnet County Jail on five manslaughter charges with bond set at $1 million following the July 25 collision on U.S. 281.
  • Data from his truck’s airbag control module indicates sustained acceleration for 1.5 seconds and full pedal depression for the last 0.3 seconds before impact.
  • Affidavits reveal the 2018 Ram 4500 and livestock trailer exceeded weight limits for a standard license and lacked the mandated ignition interlock device.
  • Court records show Talley has multiple prior DWI convictions in Williamson County dating back to 2008.
  • Authorities are still collecting witness videos and technical evidence as the manslaughter case moves forward in Burnet County court.