Driver with Long Criminal Record Arrested After Crash That Killed Five Women

Left, Thalia Salinas, Ruby Cruz, Brianna Valadez, Desiree Cervantez and Jacqueline Velazco Ventura

Five women — Thalia Salinas, Ruby Cruz, Brianna Valadez, Desiree Cervantezz, and Jacqueline Velazco — had gone out that night to celebrate Thalia’s 23rd birthday. They were traveling in a Mercedes SUV on the freeway when tragedy struck.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety:

“A Dodge Ram 4500 pulling a horse trailer swerved into oncoming traffic on U.S. 281 in Burnet County. Investigators say the truck hit a Chevrolet Malibu head on, then slammed into the Mercedes-Benz SUV carrying the five women. Their SUV overturned and caught on fire.”

The Mercedes SUV carrying the five women overturned and burst into flames

All five women were killed in the crash. A GoFundMe was created by Thalia’s family, which stated

“This sudden and unimaginable loss has left our family completely devastated and many friends in mourning. Faced with so much pain, we turn to our family, friends, and acquaintances for support. The emotional and financial burden is immense, and any help — no matter how small — can make a huge difference.”

Thalia’s family had been driving right behind her on the way to Kingsland, Texas — her favorite…