Authorities identified 33-year-old Jessica Sears as the woman who lost her life following a traffic collision late last Sunday night in Austin.
The fatal motorcycle crash took place in the 6800 block of S. IH-35 southbound in which at least three vehicles and a motorcycle were involved. According to the investigation reports, a 2005 Dodge Ram, driven by 39-year-old Amber Thompson, hit an impact attenuator on the Slaughter Lane off ramp.
The truck ricochet into the center lane of traffic and slammed into the grey, 2013 Harley Davidson on which 33-year-old Jessica Sears was riding. Sears suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials. Thompson was taken into custody and charged with intoxication manslaughter. No further details were provided.
The crash remains under review.
June 14, 2022
Source: CBS Austin