Man charged with manslaughter after deadly Austin crash

A man named Solomun Weldekeal Araya has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a 17-vehicle crash in Austin, Texas, that killed five people, including a child and an infant. The incident occurred late Thursday night on Interstate 35. The crash left several individuals trapped in their vehicles, and 11 others were hospitalized. Araya, 37, is currently in custody at Travis County Jail, but it is unclear if he has legal representation. The southbound lanes of I-35 remain closed as authorities continue to investigate the complex accident. The scene was described as chaotic, with debris scattered across the highway.