Suspect Released from Hospital, Booked into Jail for Deadly Midtown DUI Crash

Suspect Arrested After Deadly Midtown Crash

• 🚗 Renee Hernandez, the suspect in a fatal weekend crash, has been released from Ben Tob Hospital and booked into the Harris County Jail.
• 💔 Hernandez is accused of driving under the influence and running a red light, causing a collision that killed two men.

Victims Identified

• 👬 The victims were identified as best friends and fraternity brothers Jaden Fleming and Ronnie Burns II.
• 🎓 Both were recent college graduates who were in Houston for the annual Texas Greek picnic.

Allegations and Charges

• 🚨 Investigators allege Hernandez was drunk when he hit an SUV, causing it to burst into flames near Smith and Elgin streets.
• 🚓 Authorities state that prior to the crash, Hernandez was involved in a pursuit with a Precinct 7 deputy constable for allegedly hitting another vehicle and running multiple lights.
• ⚖️ Hernandez is charged with two counts of murder, as authorities believe he was committing a felony at the time of the crash.

Suspect's Statement and Condition

• 🙏 Hernandez expressed sorrow, stating, "I'm sorry" and hoping for the Lord's forgiveness and presence with the victims' families.
• 🤕 He suffered a lower body injury in the crash requiring surgery but is reportedly doing okay.

Investigation into Pursuit

• 🔍 Precinct 7 is conducting an internal review of the initial pursuit to ensure all protocols were followed.