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Tarrant County man sentenced to 68 years for 2024 drunk driving crash

A jury found Eduardo Gonzalez guilty of five counts of intoxication manslaughter after a high-speed drunk driving crash on I-35W in Fort Worth in August 2024 killed five people: three children, a mother, and her boyfriend. The judge sentenced him to 17 years for each count, with sentences for child victims consecutive and adult victims concurrent, totaling 68 years in prison.

Where
Fort Worth, Tarrant County
When
Oct. 30, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Tarrant

Taxes and money

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  • Fine$50,0001 Who pays or receives it: Eduardo Gonzalez

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Who's involved

  • Eduardo Gonzalezdefendant, found guilty of five counts of intoxication manslaughter
  • Phil SorrellsTarrant County District Attorney
  • Willie Gunncrash victim, age 48
  • Amber Hopewellcrash victim, age 38
  • Elijah Carrollcrash victim, age 9
  • Chrystale Cobbincrash victim, age 4
  • Amiyah Fishercrash victim, age 2

The facts

  • Gonzalez was 19 years old at the time of the crash in August 2024.1
  • Gonzalez was driving a Chevrolet Camaro at 130 mph when he crashed into a Chevy vehicle.1
  • Gonzalez had consumed beer and THC before the crash.1
  • Police found beer bottles and an open beer can in Gonzalez's car.1
  • The crash occurred on I-35W in Fort Worth on August 19, 2024.1
  • The Chevy carrying the five victims burst into flames; all died on scene.1

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  • Fort Worth Police Gonzalez was a teenage drunk driver responsible for the crash.1
  • Phil Sorrells The verdict holds Gonzalez accountable for every death and the families will live with the loss forever.1

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  1. Man sentenced for 2024 Fort Worth drunk driving crash that killed 3 children, 2 adults FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Not rated, October 30, 2026
  2. Man sentenced to prison for Fort Worth DWI crash that killed 3 children, 2 adults Fort Worth Star-Telegram Not rated, October 30, 2026

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