Kearra Thomas, a 22-year-old woman, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter following a tragic crash on June 29, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas. The collision resulted in the deaths of three people, including a Good Samaritan who stopped to help an overturned vehicle before being struck and killed.
Details of the Incident
At around 2:24 a.m. on June 29, police responded to a major vehicle collision on North Interstate 35. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a silver Honda overturned on its roof with one victim still inside, and a blue Ford, driven by Kearra Thomas, had collided with the Honda. Three people died as a result of the crash: Agustin Guillen (38), Quinn Stegall (21), and Maximo Ramirez (49), the latter of whom had stopped to assist the victims in the overturned car before being fatally struck.
The police investigation revealed that Thomas had been drinking and driving at the time of the crash. Thomas and her boyfriend, who was with her in the car, were both allegedly intoxicated. Police detected the smell of alcohol on both of them at the scene, and Thomas admitted to drinking a Buzzball cocktail earlier that evening, which is a canned alcoholic drink with 16% alcohol by volume. She also acknowledged smoking marijuana prior to the crash.
The Crash and Investigation
According to the probable cause affidavit, Thomas told police that she was driving northbound when the car ahead of her came to a sudden stop. She veered into the left lane and crashed head-on into the already overturned Honda. Thomas was described by officers as “nonchalant and sedated” during questioning. When asked how she felt about the situation, she reportedly smiled and said, “I don’t know. I’ve seen things I’ve never seen before. I’m just thankful to be alive.”
Police administered a field sobriety test and later conducted a breath test, which showed that Thomas had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.103, well above the legal limit of 0.08 in Texas. She was arrested and taken to the Williamson County Jail, where she remains in custody on a $300,000 bond.
Victim’s Background
The victims included Maximo Ramirez, who had stopped his car to assist those involved in the initial crash. Ramirez was a medical assistant, and his sister, Mari Ramirez, told local news that her brother was a selfless and kind person. She shared, “My brother was very simple and had a kind heart. He was always doing good. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone else.” His tragic death highlights his heroic act of trying to save others, even at the cost of his own life.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Thomas is currently facing manslaughter charges for the death of Ramirez, and further investigations may lead to additional charges related to the other victims. She is scheduled to appear in court on August 20, with her bond set at $300,000.
Authorities have yet to release details about the initial crash that caused the Honda to overturn, which led to the tragic series of events.
This horrific incident underscores the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives. The loss of Maximo Ramirez, a man who was simply trying to help others, has left his family devastated, while Kearra Thomas now faces serious legal consequences for her actions. Authorities continue to investigate the events leading up to the crash, and the community mourns the loss of three lives in this tragic and senseless act.
