Five dead in fatal car crash caused by drunk teenager in Fort Worth, police report

FORT WORTH, Texas (KWTX) – Fort Worth police arrested a 19-year-old man early Monday morning following a fatal car crash.

Eduardo Gonzalez is accused of driving his black Chevy Camaro into a sedan near the Seminary Drive exit from northbound I-35W. The sedan caught fire upon impact, killing all five occupants.

According to MedStar, two of the passengers were children, but no ages or identification have been released. The Tarrant County Coroner is responsible for releasing the victim's identity once next of kin have been notified.

Gonzalez suffered serious injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital.

During their investigation, Fort Worth police determined that Gonzalez was driving at a high rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol.

After being released from the hospital, he was charged with five counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of drunken driving. He is currently in jail awaiting further action.

The Fort Worth Police Department wants to make the public aware of the dangers of drinking and driving.

“This is happening too often, so we all need to do our part,” Daniel Segura, speaking on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department, said in an interview with CBS News. “We need to work together as a community. Talk to your family members. If they leave the house, find a way home.”

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