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Truck driver accused of killing five people in I-35 crash indicted
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A truck driver accused of causing a deadly 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in March now faces multiple second-degree felony charges, according to the Travis County District Attorney's Office.
"Our hearts continue to break for the victims and their families," Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement.
"In this case, a group of independent Travis County community members reviewed the evidence and the law and determined that there was probable cause to believe that Mr. Araya's conduct was unlawful."
Weldekeal-Araya was initially charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault.
In a statement, Myers said the indictments were a "desperate attempt to criminalize a tragic accident."
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