Houston, TX – August 2, 2025, in Houston, a speeding pickup truck fleeing the scene of an earlier crash caused a deadly collision at Elgin and Smith Street, killing two people. Authorities say that around 2:13 a.m., a Precinct 7 deputy saw a black F-150 strike two vehicles in the 2700 block of Smith Street. The truck sped away southbound, running multiple red lights before crashing into a white Lexus traveling eastbound through the intersection of Elgin and Smith. The impact sent the Lexus spinning into a building, where it caught fire. Both occupants died at the scene. The F-150’s driver, a Hispanic male, was taken into custody and showed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol.
Two Killed After Pickup Runs Red Light in Houston
Houston, TX – August 2, 2025 – A deadly crash in Midtown Houston claimed two lives after a high-speed pursuit ended in flames. According to investigators, deputies from the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office spotted a black Ford F-150 striking multiple vehicles in the area. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver, identified as 21-year-old Rene Hernandez, sped away, running several red lights and weaving dangerously through the streets. The chase came to a devastating end at the intersection of Smith and Elgin Streets when Hernandez ran a red light and T-boned a white Lexus traveling eastbound. The violent impact caused the Lexus to spin out of control, slam into a nearby building, and erupt into flames. Both occupants of the Lexus, later identified as two recent Florida A&M University graduates, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A female passenger in the Ford F-150 suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Authorities say Hernandez showed clear signs of intoxication. He was arrested on two counts of murder, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues.
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