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Driver Charged With Murder After Fiery Midtown Houston Crash Kills Two Fraternity Brothers

The suspect remains hospitalized pending transfer to jail with the Greek-life community planning memorial visits to honor the fallen graduates.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred early Saturday when Rene Hernandez allegedly ran a red light on Smith Street in Midtown Houston during a pursuit by a Precinct 7 deputy constable.
  • Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns II, both 22 and recent Florida A&M University graduates, died instantly after their SUV burst into flames upon impact.
  • Hernandez, 21, was injured in the collision and faces two counts of murder; authorities will book him into Harris County Jail once he is released from the hospital.
  • The brothers had been in Houston for the annual Texas Greek Picnic and were members of Kappa Alpha Psi, whose community has rallied around grieving families.
  • The Burns and Flemming families plan a return visit to the crash site this week and have set up a GoFundMe campaign to support both households.