Overview

• He surrendered to authorities Wednesday and was booked in Harris County Jail.
• His bail was set at $100,000 during his first court appearance Tuesday.
• Investigators allege he drove the wrong way on Canal Street at twice the speed limit, fatally striking 28-year-old Ricky Resendez.
• The Precinct 6 Constable’s Office dismissed Vivar days after last year’s crash but did not pursue criminal charges until this week.
• Resendez’s family pressed for charges for months and will continue to follow the case as it moves toward trial.