Vigil for 23-Year-Old Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in SW Houston

Tragedy Strikes SW Houston

• 💔 A vigil was held for 23-year-old Ronald Trey Harris, who was killed in a crash in SW Houston.
• 🚗 The incident occurred early Sunday morning when a suspected drunk driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with the vehicle Trey was a passenger in.

Victims and Suspect

• 😔 Trey was one of three people killed in the crash. His 24-year-old friend died instantly, and a 21-year-old friend died later at the hospital.
• 🏥 The suspected drunk driver survived and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
• ⚠️ Investigators confirmed three other vehicles were involved, but those occupants did not suffer major injuries.

Family's Grief and Memories

• 🕯️ Trey's mother, Johnny Velasquez, expressed her grief and prayed for the suspect's soul, stating there are "no winners in this."
• ✨ Friends and loved ones remembered Trey for the joy he brought, noting he would "light up any room" and always put a smile on people's faces.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trey leaves behind a wife, siblings, and parents.

Community Response

• 🙏 Loved ones gathered at the intersection where the crash occurred, holding hands in prayer and grief.
• ⚖️ Trey's mother stated that justice will be served for her son and his friends.