Former NFL Player and Four Others Identified in Tragic Houston Crash
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All five victims, including former NFL player D.J. Hayden, have been identified by Houston police following a fatal crash on Saturday. The incident also claimed the life of the at-fault driver, Christian Herrera.
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 2 a.m. when Herrera, 25, was speeding in a Chrysler 300 and ran a red light, colliding with an Acura carrying Hayden and the other passengers. The occupants of the Acura included two other former University of Houston football players, Zachary McMillian, 32, and Izuchu Oragwu, 31, as well as the driver, Lauren Robinson, 32.
Tragically, all occupants of the Acura, Hayden, McMillian, Oragwu, and Robinson, lost their lives in the collision. In addition, a pedestrian named Frank Johnson, 31, was also killed when Herrera's vehicle mounted the sidewalk after the crash and struck him.
Herrera was the sole occupant of his vehicle at the time of the incident, according to police.
Two survivors from the Acura, a 30-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, remain hospitalized for their injuries. The woman is currently listed in critical but stable condition, while the man's condition is stable. Police noted that both individuals are able to communicate.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the Houston community, as the victims are remembered for their contributions to football and their lives cut short in this devastating accident. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, focusing on factors such as speed and running a red light as possible causes.
The loss of D.J. Hayden, a first-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders, has left a void in the football world. As friends and family mourn the loss of all the victims, the community gathers in support, offering condolences and keeping those affected in their thoughts during this difficult time.
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