At about 12:30 a.m., a vehicle broke through a festival barricade on Red River Street, and crashed into Steven Craenmehr, of the Netherlands. He was on a bicycle. Steven was killed at the scene.
The vehicle then crashed into a couple on a moped, Jamie West and her husband, Evan West. Jamie died at the scene. Evan West, age 29, is in serious condition in the hospital.
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| Steven Craenmehr (top left); Jamie West (top right), Evan West (bottom left); Rashad Owens (bottom right) |
Then the vehicle struck a taxi, a van and nearby pedestrians. Twenty-three people were taken to hospital, including five who were critically injured and were raced to a nearby trauma center.
Rashad Owens, age 21, may face 2 counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle.
The incident started when a police officer on a drunk-driving patrol tried to stop Rashad Owen's vehicle. He sped off and through the barricade on the street and into the innocent victims. The police state that he showed no regard for anyone in his attempt to escape. Austin police chased Rashad Owens on foot, and eventually used a stun gun on him before taking him into custody.
He has a previous conviction for drunk driving in Alaska and a conviction for criminal trespass in Texas.
Tests later revealed he had a blood alcohol content of .114, which is above the legal limit of .08.
He said that he sped away because he believed he had warrants out for his arrest related to a custody dispute over one of his children. It is reported that he has 6 children.
Anyone with information, photos or videos of this tragic event is urged to contact the Austin Police directly at 512-974-5000. It is important that all the facts be gathered in connection with this case.
Steven Craenmehr was a musician. His co-workers describe him as an unstoppable force, full of life, love and laughter. He was visiting Austin for the music festival. He will be forever missed.
Family members describe Jamie West as a genuine, kind and loving young woman. She and her husband, Evan, enjoyed their pets, their lifestyle and the future they had together. They were about to celebrate their second wedding anniversary.
Jamie worked at a jewelry boutique in Austin. Co-workers describe her as an extremely talented and creative artist, who was bright, friendly and kind to others. She will be forever mourned.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next.
God save us from the drunk and doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.
God save from the speeding drivers. They strike us down in the street and then run away like wolves.
Rashad Owens, age 21, may face 2 counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle.
The incident started when a police officer on a drunk-driving patrol tried to stop Rashad Owen's vehicle. He sped off and through the barricade on the street and into the innocent victims. The police state that he showed no regard for anyone in his attempt to escape. Austin police chased Rashad Owens on foot, and eventually used a stun gun on him before taking him into custody.
He has a previous conviction for drunk driving in Alaska and a conviction for criminal trespass in Texas.
Tests later revealed he had a blood alcohol content of .114, which is above the legal limit of .08.
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| Light a candle for Jamie West and for Steven Craenmehr. Light their way to Heaven. |
Anyone with information, photos or videos of this tragic event is urged to contact the Austin Police directly at 512-974-5000. It is important that all the facts be gathered in connection with this case.
Steven Craenmehr was a musician. His co-workers describe him as an unstoppable force, full of life, love and laughter. He was visiting Austin for the music festival. He will be forever missed.
Family members describe Jamie West as a genuine, kind and loving young woman. She and her husband, Evan, enjoyed their pets, their lifestyle and the future they had together. They were about to celebrate their second wedding anniversary.
Jamie worked at a jewelry boutique in Austin. Co-workers describe her as an extremely talented and creative artist, who was bright, friendly and kind to others. She will be forever mourned.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next.
God save us from the drunk and doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.
God save from the speeding drivers. They strike us down in the street and then run away like wolves.
Pray for the recovery of Evan West and all who were injured in this tragedy.
Pray that Jamie West is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Steven Craenmehr is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Jamie West is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Steven Craenmehr is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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