In a sobering incident reported by CBS Austin, a 20-year-old man has been left dead and another two injured after a black Ford Escape crashed into an Oncor utility truck in Georgetown on Sunday afternoon. The collision, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Westinghouse Road and Kelley Drive, also involved a secondary vehicle that was struck as the truck was pushed by the impact.
According to the Georgetown Police Department, the driver of the Ford Escape, identified as Alezander Cruz from Austin, was arrested under suspicion of intoxication. He now faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. KXAN reports that evidence at the scene indicated Cruz had signs of intoxication. The chaotic aftermath of the accident led to the confluence where one worker was able to avoid harm while his companions were not so fortunate.
The tragic loss of the young 20-year-old man from College Station adds further to the grief and distress. Although their conditions are currently unknown, the other injured workers were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Amidst the unfolding of this tragedy, a passenger from Cruz's vehicle reportedly fled the scene and has not been located.
As the community grapples with the sudden tragedy, the Georgetown Police extended their sympathies to the families and colleagues of those involved. "The Georgetown Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the families and coworkers affected by today’s tragic crash. Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by this loss," the department said in a statement following the crash, as obtained by KXAN. In the case of the passenger that fled, the police have urges anyone with information to come forward, assuring that there is no known threat to public safety. The investigation continues, threading together the narratives of loss, accountability, and a hope for answers that might bring some solace.
