Fort Worth Family Among 5 Killed in Tragic I-20 Crash Caused by Drowsy Truck Driver

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision

• 💥 A devastating seven-vehicle crash on I-20 resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
• ⚠️ Investigators initially reported six deaths but later corrected the number to five, with one victim initially believed deceased actually surviving.

Victims Identified

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Four of the deceased were identified as members of the McKeler family from Fort Worth.
• 💔 The deceased family members include Zabar McKeler, his wife Krishnan, their 15-year-old son Kase, and the grandfather, Billy McKeler.
• 🏥 The sole survivor from their vehicle, 20-year-old Evan McKeler, is in critical condition in the ICU at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
• ❓ Authorities have not yet identified the fifth fatality, who was in a separate vehicle.

Driver and Company Details

• 🚚 The driver of the 18-wheeler, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, has been arrested and charged with five counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
• 😴 Texas DPS sources indicate the driver fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the catastrophic crash.
• 🏢 The trucking company involved, Hope Trans LLC based in Tacoma, Washington, has a history of drivers being cited for exceeding allowable hours on the road.
• 📞 Repeated attempts to contact the company owner have been unsuccessful.

Community Support

• 🙏 A GoFundMe page has been established to support the McKeler family and cover the medical expenses for the sole survivor, Evan McKeler.