Heartless would be an understatement to describe the intoxicated truck driver who killed five people in a deadly crash on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas. Police took 37-year-old Solomun Weldekeal Araya into custody for causing a 17-car pileup, which resulted in multiple deaths and life-threatening injuries. What infuriated many online users was how Araya could barely speak English and showed no empathy for taking people’s lives.
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Araya was hired by ZBN Transports LLC, which is apparent by the logo on the semi-truck he was driving. Many believe it is appalling that the company would hire someone as incompetent in English as Araya. “I can not believe he is allowed to drive a truck. He can barely speak English nor understand it,” remarks a user on X. “Anyone that drives on the roads should be able to speak English. Especially in a commercial 18 wheeler. So dangerous,” seconds another.
People also pointed out how the Texas truck driver was wearing flip-flops, which is unprofessional and likely a safety hazard for someone handling a massive truck. Many also question if he’s even legal. But what’s most infuriating is how he doesn’t seem to care at all about the chaos he’s caused…