Truck Driver Indicted for Fatal Crash on Interstate 20
Update:
3:49 p.m.: This story has been updated to include an additional indictment and to reflect the counts the driver has been charged with.
Indictment and Charges
A truck driver who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and caused a crash that killed five people on Interstate 20 has been indicted by a Kaufman County grand jury.
Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, was arrested after the June 28 crash. An indictment filed Friday charged him with five counts of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Company Official Indicted for Forgery
A company official with Hope Trans LLC was also indicted Friday for third-degree felony forgery. The official, who has yet to be publicly named pending the issuance of an arrest warrant, is charged with falsifying the “cab card” — the proof of registration for the semitractor-trailer Gonzalez-Companioni was driving at the time of the accident.
The Crash and Its Aftermath
The crash occurred near Terrell about 2:40 p.m. While driving a semitrailer, Gonzalez-Companioni fell asleep and struck a Ford F-150, which was carrying a Fort Worth family, police said. That crash caused a pileup, as two other semis and at least three other vehicles were struck during the crash.
Victims of the Crash
Four of the F-150’s occupants were killed, while the fifth was sent to the ICU. The members of the family who died were identified as 52-year-old Zabar McKellar, 45-year-old Krishaun McKellar, 16-year-old Kason McKellar and 79-year-old Billy McKellar.
Nicole Gregory, 49, of Dallas was also killed in the crash.
Support for the Victims’ Families
A GoFundMe raising money for the family has raised over $101,000 from over 2,000 donations.
Investigation and Next Steps
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it is investigating the crash.
Gonzalez-Companioni remained in the Kaufman County jail Friday on bail totaling $2.25 million. His attorney was not immediately able to be reached for comment.
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Conclusion
The tragic crash on Interstate 20 has resulted in the indictment of the truck driver and a company official. The incident highlights the importance of driver safety and the need for companies to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and maintained. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the community continues to support the victims’ families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the crash on Interstate 20?
A: A truck driver, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and caused a crash that killed five people on Interstate 20.
Q: What charges has the truck driver been indicted with?
A: The truck driver has been indicted with five counts of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Q: What is the status of the company official who was indicted for forgery?
A: The company official, who has yet to be publicly named, has been indicted for third-degree felony forgery and is pending the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Q: How much bail is the truck driver being held on?
A: The truck driver, Gonzalez-Companioni, is being held on bail totaling $2.25 million.
Q: Is there an investigation into the crash?
A: Yes, the National Transportation Safety Board has announced it is investigating the crash.
