Trooper Injured in Austin Multi-Vehicle Crash at Guadalupe and West 12th Streets; Eugenio Flores Olivares Jr. Charged

Austin, Texas (February 16, 2020) – A trooper was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday in downtown Austin, according to officials.

The crash occurred on Thursday, February 13, at the intersection of Guadalupe and West 12th streets.

Authorities said Eugenio Flores Olivares Jr., 46, was driving when he intentionally hit three DPS cars, which were parked in the 1200 block of Colorado Street. He then crashed into a fourth DPS car with a trooper inside at the intersection.

Olivares said he struck the fourth DPS car on purpose because he needed help and wanted to get the trooper’s attention.

The trooper in the fourth car sustained injuries in the crash.

Olivares was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a public servant, a first-degree felony, and criminal mischief, a third-degree felony. He is being held at the Travis County Correctional Complex with bail set at $10,000 for criminal mischief and $50,000.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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