Midtown, TX (August 5, 2025) — Two young men visiting Houston for a popular annual event were killed early Saturday morning in a violent two-vehicle crash caused by a fleeing driver who ran a red light.

According to reports, the deadly collision occurred at 2:13 a.m. on August 2 at the intersection of Elgin and Smith Streets. The victims, 22-year-olds Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns II, were inside a white Lexus traveling eastbound when their vehicle was struck by a black Ford F-150 that was fleeing law enforcement.

Harris County Precinct 7 deputies had attempted to stop the F-150 after it was seen hitting two other vehicles and leaving the scene. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Rene Hernandez, fled at high speed, running multiple red lights before crashing into the Lexus at Elgin Street. The impact sent the Lexus spinning into a building, where it caught fire.

Flemming and Burns, both recent graduates of Florida A&M University, were pronounced dead at the scene. Hernandez was taken to the hospital and faces two counts of murder. A female passenger in his vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also transported to the hospital.

Authorities continue to investigate the events leading up to the fatal crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on official reports from Harris County law enforcement and public sources. The investigation remains active and updates may follow.

• Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns II have been publicly identified as the victims. Both were visiting Houston for the Texas Greek Picnic.
• Suspect Rene Hernandez is facing multiple charges, including two counts of murder, and will be booked into the Harris County Jail following his hospital release.
• For traffic updates and community safety improvements in Midtown, residents are encouraged to consult local authorities and safety organizations.

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