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Drunk Driver Crash Kills Semi Driver | Austin News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
A horrific crash in Williamson County left one dead and sent shockwaves through the community: a drunk driver, Rayford Washington, 38, slammed into a semi-truck while hauling two young kids, sending the truck crashing over an overpass onto the highway. The semi’s driver, 59-year-old Eric Fields, died instantly. Washington and the children suffered only minor injuries. He now faces felony DWI charges with a child passenger under 15. Authorities are still piecing together the moments leading to this nightmare. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0902e3723b6ce73