The above video is KXAN's initial coverage following the Burnet County crash on July 25.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Williamson County man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly multi-vehicle crash that killed five people in Burnet County on July 25, a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said.

DPS identified the truck driver involved in the crash as Kody Lane Talley. He was booked into the Burnet County jail and faces five counts of manslaughter, the release said. • Memorial for 5 people after July 2025 deadly crash on U.S. 281 in Burnet County. (KXAN Photo/Sam Stark) • Memorial for 5 people after July 2025 deadly crash on U.S. 281 in Burnet County. (KXAN Photo/Sam Stark) • Memorial for 5 people after July 2025 deadly crash on U.S. 281 in Burnet County. (

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