Family of Four Killed in I-20 Truck Crash; Governor Abbott Responds

Tragic I-20 Pileup

• 💔 Four members of the McKeler family, Zabar, his wife, their 15-year-old son Kase, and grandfather Billy, were killed in a devastating pileup on I-20.
• 🏥 The sole survivor from their vehicle, 20-year-old Evan McKeler, was airlifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas and remains in critical condition in the ICU.

Cause of the Crash

• 🚚 Investigators revealed that the driver of an 18-wheeler allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, initiating a chain reaction crash.
• 🏢 Attempts to reach the owner of the trucking company, Hope Trans LLC, have been unsuccessful.

Official Response and Support

• 🗣️ Governor Greg Abbott has called the allegations surrounding the company "outrageous and unacceptable" and has requested an expanded investigation by DPS.
• 💰 A GoFundMe has been established to support the McKeler family and aid in the medical recovery of the only survivor, Evan McKeler. The link can be found on wfaa.com.