28-05-2025
AFFIDAVIT: Drunk driver causes crash killing woman, injuring others in East Texas
ALTO, Texas (KETK) — A woman is dead and others are injured after an Alto man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle on Monday.
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According to Cherokee County arrest records, Samuel Lee Schlemmer was driving fast on FM 1911 towards U.S. Highway 69 when he drove past a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle with three passengers.
Officials said a woman was taken by EMS, but did not survive her injuries, the other two passengers were taken to a local hospital.
Schlemmer participated in a sobriety test after authorities saw open alcohol containers in his truck, along with observing his slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.
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During the tests, Schlemmer showed signs of being intoxicated before being placed under arrest, records indicate. Authorities obtained a warrant for his blood, which was collected at a later time.
Schlemmer told authorities he had a pistol in his truck, which was taken as evidence. According to records, Schlemmer is facing five charges, including:
Intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle
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Unlawful carrying of a weapon
Disregard of a stop sign
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Details about the woman who died have not been released at this time.
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