Arrest Made in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in North Houston

Authorities have made an arrest in a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 40-year-old man last weekend in north Houston. The Houston Police Department responded to the wreck at about 2:45 p.m. on Sunday on Canino Road and Airline Drive.

Details of the Crash

Ricardo Esmin Sanchez Reyes, 29, was driving a silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck when he allegedly blew past a red light and hit Martin Arroyo’s vehicle, T-boning him at the intersection. Arroyo, who was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the car, which landed on top of him. He tragically died at the scene.

In addition to hitting Arroyo’s vehicle, Reyes also collided with a red Chevrolet Camaro, a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and a Ford F-150 pickup truck that were waiting at a red light.

Suspect’s Actions

After the crash, Reyes and two of his passengers fled from the scene. However, Reyes has since been arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid involving death. His bond has been set at $50,000.

Records show that Reyes has a previous DWI conviction from 2018. According to court documents, he attempted to deceive law enforcement regarding his involvement in the crash.

Legal Consequences

If Reyes is able to make his bond, he will be subject to certain conditions. These conditions include abstaining from drugs and alcohol, remaining in Harris County, and not driving without permission from a judge.

Reyes’ next court date is scheduled for next Wednesday.

No one else was injured in the crash.

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