The Brief
- Yasmir Reyes has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the 2022 high-speed police chase and crash that killed 23-year-old rideshare driver Chaz Joubert.
- Reyes remains in custody and faces a prison sentence ranging from five years to life (99 years); his formal sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026.
- April Joubert, the victim’s mother, expressed that she is pleased with the legal outcome and the confirmation of Reyes’ accountability for her son’s death.
HOUSTON – A man charged in a deadly 2022 crash that occurred while he was leading Houston police on a high-speed chase has pleaded guilty.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed with FOX 26 Thursday that Yasmir Reyes, 28, entered a guilty plea in court. Under the terms of the plea, Reyes faces a sentencing range of five years to life (99 years) in prison.
The Fatal Crash
The backstory:
The incident occurred around 12:25 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022. Houston Police officers attempted to stop Reyes, who was driving a black Ford Mustang near PlazAmericas Mall, for a traffic violation. Reyes refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit southbound on the Southwest Freeway service road.…