Martin Arroyo Killed in Houston Multi-Vehicle Crash on Canino Road at Airline Drive; Ricardo Reyes Arrested

Houston, Texas – One person was killed on Sunday in a hit-and-run crash in Houston, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 2:45 p.m., on December 17, at the intersection of 101 Canino Road and Airline Drive near Airline Village.

Police said Ricardo Esmin Sanchez Reyes, 29, was driving a silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck when he allegedly ran a red light and T-boned Martin Arroyo’s vehicle.

Reyes also hit a red Chevrolet Camaro, a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and a Ford F-150 pickup truck waiting at a red light.

Arroyo was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, which landed on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Reyes and two of his passengers ran from the scene. Reyes was later arrested and has now been charged with failure to stop and render aid involving death. His bond is set at $50,000.

The crash remains under investigation.

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