Austin, TX — January 19, 2024, Cipriano Ibarra Jr. and one other were injured following an accident at around 6:05 a.m. along Interstate 35.
Authorities said in their statements that the crash happened along the southbound interstate service road in the area of F.M. 1626.

According to officials, 26-year-old Cipriano Ibarra Jr. was in a Toyota Tacoma going along the service road. A Mazda 6 approaching Ibarra from behind reportedly crashed into the back of the Tacoma, causing the pickup to run off-road. The Mazda then caught fire.
As a result of the crash, Ibarra had serious injuries. The driver of the Mazda had moderate injuries. Authorities currently allege that the Mazda driver had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. It’s unclear if charges were ever filed.