Family Responds to Suspect's Apology in Deadly Midtown Crash

Deadly Midtown Crash

• 💔 Two lives were lost in a fiery crash in Midtown over the weekend, identified as best friends and fraternity brothers Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns II.
• 🚨 The suspect, Rene Hernandez, 21, is accused of running a red light after allegedly consuming alcohol, causing the fatal collision.

Suspect's Statement and Charges

• 🏥 Hernandez was released from the hospital and subsequently arrested, facing two felony murder charges.
• 🎤 In an exclusive interview, Hernandez expressed his sorrow, stating, "I'm sorry and that uh that I hope that uh the Lord forgives me and that I hold the Lord's with them through their pain and their suffering."

Victim's Family Reaction

• 🙏 Family members of the victims have gathered at the crash site to mourn and express their reactions to the suspect's apology.
• 💬 While acknowledging the apology, one family member stated, "That's understandable. Uh and and I I I usually accept that. We accept his apology."
• 😔 Another family member described the incident as "senseless" and the "dumbest thing that he could have done ever in life," despite accepting the apology.

Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Rene Hernandez is expected to appear in court again on August 21st.
• 📍 The crash occurred at the intersection of Smith and Elgen streets.