Hewitt Teen Charged in Fatal High-Speed Crash
An 18-year-old in Hewitt, Texas, Cash Lee Stebner, faces intoxication manslaughter charges following a fatal high-speed crash. Court documents allege his blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the collision, which occurred on…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 15, 2026 —
An 18-year-old Hewitt, Texas, resident, identified as Cash Lee Stebner, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection with a fatal high-speed crash. The collision occurred on June 13th.
According to court documents, Stebner’s blood alcohol content was reportedly nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the incident. The specific details of the crash, including the make and model of the vehicles involved and the exact location, were not provided. The identity of the individual who died as a result of the crash was also not immediately available.
Intoxication manslaughter is a charge typically brought when a person is killed in an accident caused by a driver who is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) in Texas is 0.08 percent. Court documents allege Stebner’s BAC was significantly higher than this threshold at the time of the crash.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision and the identities of all parties involved are expected to be released as the case progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Villasana on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
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