Motorcyclist Killed in South Austin 6-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35; Amber Thompson Charged

Austin, Texas (October 13, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a six-vehicle crash in South Austin, according to officials.

The fatal crash happened around 11:15 p.m., October 11, on I-35 near William Cannon Drive and Slaughter Lane.

Officials said the crash involved six vehicles, including a Ram pickup and a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was killed in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released.

Amber Thompson, 39, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection to the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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