Austin, Texas – Suspect Arrested in Deadly August Crash
In a significant development, a suspect has been arrested following a fatal car crash that occurred earlier this year in northwest Austin. The Austin Police Department (APD) announced on October 8 that Jeremy Josue Giron Hernandez is now in custody for his alleged role in a serious incident that took place on August 7.
The Crash Details
The unfortunate incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. on that fateful day along the 6800 block of Hart Lane. According to police reports, the crash involved a single vehicle, driven by Giron Hernandez, which did not collide with any other cars. At the time of the collision, four individuals were inside the vehicle.
Initiating the Traffic Stop
According to the affidavit released by the police, Giron Hernandez was behind the wheel of a stolen Hyundai. He attempted to evade an officer’s traffic stop, accelerating away from the officer and running a red light at the intersection of Hart Lane and Far West Boulevard. The pursuing officer decided to stop chasing the vehicle for safety reasons.
An Aftermath of Tragedy
Only a minute after the officer halted his pursuit, police were notified of a crash involving the stolen vehicle on Hart Lane. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found 16-year-old Andrew Fonseca Reyes unconscious in the wrecked vehicle. An active video recording was discovered on his iPhone, capturing the moments leading up to the crash.
What the Video Revealed
The video displayed the stolen Hyundai losing control and slamming into a rock on the roadside. Following the crash, three passengers exited the vehicle and fled the scene. Two of the passengers briefly returned to check the situation but ran away again moments later. Meanwhile, Fonseca Reyes was rushed to a medical facility, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries the next day, on August 8.
Identifying the Passengers
Investigations into the crash led to the identification of two juvenile passengers who were in the vehicle with Giron Hernandez. Their mothers had reported the incident to the Round Rock police. One of the juveniles revealed that Giron Hernandez had picked them up prior to entering Austin. This passenger indicated that he had advised Giron Hernandez to slow down during the reckless driving. However, after the crash, he admitted to running away from the site.
Arrest and Charges
After thoroughly reviewing the evidence, investigators were able to confirm that Giron Hernandez was indeed the driver of the vehicle involved in this tragic event. An arrest warrant was issued for him on October 1, leading to his capture in Williamson County earlier this month. He now faces serious charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the incident.
The Impact of the Incident
This crash marks a tragic milestone for the city, being identified as the 50th deadly car crash of the year, resulting in the 53rd death on Austin’s roads. As the investigation continues, the community is left reflecting on the grievous impact of such reckless driving and the loss of a young life.
As updates on this case emerge, both law enforcement and the community remain deeply affected by the events leading to this green light turning red, a reminder of the serious implications of reckless behavior on the roads.
