On Tuesday, in Jarrell, Texas, a fiery multi-vehicle crash left one person dead.
Police reported that a 26-year-old off-duty El Paso police officer caused the violent chain reaction.
According to KXAN, at around 2:18 a.m., Dieguez was driving a white Hyundai on I-35, reaching speeds over 100 m.p.h., when he rear-ended a semi truck.
After he was hit, the truck driver pulled over and got out of his vehicle to check to see if Dieguez was OK.
According to DPS, that was the moment when another semi truck ran into debris from the crash, veered off the roadway, and struck the first truck driver. He died at the scene.
Two involved in the crash were injured and transported to a hospital.
The northbound lanes of I-35 in northern Williamson County around mile marker 277 and 275 were shut down for several hours. By 11:30 a.m., all lanes were reopened.
Police Officer Dieguez has been charged with DWI and misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
He has been placed in the Williamson County Jail. His bail is set at $7,500.
The El Paso Police stated that Dieguez is a 3-year veteran of the police department. Upon his return to El Paso, he will be placed on paid administrative leave.
