STAFF REPORT
KYLE – Royce Robison, 23, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after agencies responded to a major traffic collision at the 3000 block of State Highway 123 at approximately 8:06 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2.
The San Marcos police, fire and EMS were dispatched to respond to the collision. According to a preliminary investigation, a blue pickup driven by Robison was on Clovis Barker Drive, ran a stop sign and collided with a red Chevrolet traveling on SH 123 that was attempting to turn into an apartment complex.
The driver of the red Chevrolet was transported to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital and succumbed to sustained injuries. Justice of the Peace Maggie Moreno responded and ordered an autopsy to be performed.
After medical clearance, Robison was arrested and transported to the Hays County Jail and charged with intoxication manslaughter. He was released on a $35,000 surety bond, according to jail records.
A passenger from the pickup, Connor James Duran, 24, was transported to the Hays County Jail and was charged with public intoxication. He was released without bail.