Sergieo Daniel Lopez,Natalia Helena Perez Obituary, Death; – The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identities of three out of the five individuals who lost their lives in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred last Thursday in Austin.
The tragic incident took place on Interstate 35 near Parmer Lane and Howard Lane at approximately 11:30 p.m., as reported by TxDOT. According to authorities, a semi-truck driver, 37-year-old Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, collided with nearly stationary traffic while transporting Amazon goods.
The collision involved a total of eighteen vehicles, including a box truck, two truck tractors, two semi-trailers, and thirteen passenger cars.
The deceased have been identified as 32-year-old Sergieo Daniel Lopez, 25-year-old Natalia Helena Perez, and 78-year-old Ma Concepcion Joaquin De Joaqui. Additionally, a child and an infant were among the fatalities.
At least eleven individuals were taken to the hospital for medical care. Weldekeal-Araya is currently facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault related to the incident. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
