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Springtown Woman Surrenders in Azle Crash Case on Intoxication Manslaughter Charges

Police say a reconstruction-led investigation tied her to a five-car September 2025 collision that killed two people.

Overview

  • Tammy Jo Lawrence, 48, turned herself in Friday after learning warrants had been issued, according to Azle police.
  • She faces two counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault following a probe by Azle police and the Tarrant County Accident Reconstruction Team.
  • Jail records show she was booked into the Parker County Jail on more than $50,000 bond and also faces a charge of driving with an invalid license.
  • Authorities say a northbound vehicle crossed into southbound lanes on FM 730 S in the 13000 block, triggering a five-car chain-reaction crash.
  • Two people — 67-year-old Robert Anness and 73-year-old Johna Wicker — died at the scene, two others suffered serious injuries, and a third person was evaluated.