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Accused Drunk Driver Apologizes as He’s Booked in Deadly Midtown Houston Crash

The suspect apologized to the victims’ families for the crash that killed two Florida A&M University graduates in Houston’s Midtown.

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Overview

  • Rene Hernandez was discharged from Ben Taub Hospital Wednesday and transferred directly to the Harris County Jail to face two counts of murder.
  • In remarks to KHOU, Hernandez expressed remorse and said he never intended to harm anyone.
  • Authorities say Hernandez, suspected of driving under the influence, was fleeing a Precinct 7 deputy constable when he ran multiple red lights and broadsided the victims’ SUV on Smith Street.
  • Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns II were 22-year-old Florida A&M University graduates and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers who were returning to their Airbnb after the Texas Greek Picnic.
  • The families are planning memorial services and have launched a GoFundMe campaign while a female passenger in Hernandez’s truck recovers from minor injuries.