Jamaican Student And Best Friend Killed In Fiery Texas Crash — Drunk Driver Charged

Houston, Texas | August 5, 2025 – McKoy’s News : A Jamaican family is grappling with heartbreak after their beloved son was killed in a fiery crash in Houston, Texas over the weekend. The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed the lives of 22-year-old Jayden Flemming and his best friend, Ronnie Burns II, both recent graduates of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).

Flemming’s family hails from Barking Lodge in St Thomas, and news of the accident has sent shockwaves through the quiet rural district and the wider Jamaican diaspora community.

Reports are that the two frat brothers were traveling in an SUV when a suspected drunk driver, identified as 21-year-old Rene Hernandez, ran a red light and slammed into their vehicle. The impact caused the SUV to burst into flames, leaving both young men dead at the scene.

Hernandez was allegedly fleeing from a Precinct 7 deputy constable, having already struck another vehicle and run multiple red lights. He has since been charged with two counts of murder, as the crash occurred while he was reportedly committing a felony.

Jayden Flemming’s mother, Leonie Williams, flew from Miami to Houston after receiving the devastating call. The young Jamaican was just days away from relocating to Germany, having been recently accepted to Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

Family members say he had already made arrangements for the big move and was excited about the future.

The Jamaican-American community in Florida and Texas is now mourning the tragic loss of two promising young men whose lives were cut short by reckless actions.

As investigations continue, the families of Flemming and Burns are preparing to lay their sons to rest — both remembered as bright, driven, and deeply loved.