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Alexis Butler, 18, dies week after collision on Redstone Drive in Arlington, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sat, 12/17/2022 - 11:46am
Accident Date: 
Friday, November 10, 2017

An Arlington teen died Friday after a week-old crash that turned out to be fatal

The man driving the pickup told investigators that he looked down from the roadway while performing a “re-test” on an ignition interlock device attached to the vehicle when the crash occurred, according to the release. 

Vigil set for MI native killed in TX crash

A memorial candlelight vigil and balloon release for Butler is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at Battle Creek’s Linear Park at the Underground Railroad Sculpture between Capital Avenue NE and Division Street N.     

Questions after deadly crash blamed on in-car breathalyzer

The driver said he was ordered to blow into an ignition interlock device every 15 to 20 minutes while driving to show he had not been drinking. He said that’s why his eyes left the road.   

Man Charged With Manslaughter in Crash That Killed Teen

As he drove along Redstone Drive, Cowan alleges the interlock device fell into the floor board of his vehicle. He bent down to retrieve the interlock device and was unable to see the roadway.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Alexis Butler
Blake Cowan
Roadway: 
Redstone Drive

Comments

How can they not charge this man with her death for admitting to not watching where he was going 

I don't understand how he can walk away 

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