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A car crash tragically killed two recent graduates of Florida A&M University (FAMU) while they attended the Texas Greek Picnic, a multi-day celebration of Black Greek life held annually in Houston.
FAMU graduates killed in car crash
Ronnie Burns II of Duncanville, Texas, and Jayden Flemming of Miami, both 22, were members of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Known for their leadership and charisma on campus, the pair were traveling in a white Lexus sedan when a black Ford F-150, driven by a suspect fleeing police, violently struck their vehicle at a Midtown intersection.
Crash Details
- The collision occurred around 2 a.m. on August 2 at Smith and Elgin streets.
- The speeding truck T-boned the Lexus, which had the right-of-way at a four-way stop.
- The impact propelled the Lexus into a nearby building, igniting a fire that killed both passengers instantly.
Suspect Information
- The driver, identified as 21-year-old Rene Hernandez, had reportedly hit multiple vehicles and run several red lights before the fatal crash.
- Police smelled a strong odor of alcohol and believe Hernandez drove while intoxicated.
- He is currently facing two counts of murder and remains in custody following surgery for crash-related injuries.
Remembering Ronnie Burns II and Jayden Flemming
Burns, a computer science graduate, had recently begun a career as a software engineer at MasterCard in Atlanta. Flemming, a first-generation college student and accounting graduate, had earned acceptance into a global business master’s program in Germany…