D. J. Hayden killed in late night crash in downtown Houston. Five others also killed.

November 13, 2023

University of Houston football star and NFL player killed in downtown Houston crash.

When the bars close, bad things happen. On Saturday morning about 2:00 a.m., November 11, 2023, Six people died in a downtown Houston crash including D. J. Hayden who was a star football player for the Houston Cougars and first-round pick of the Oakland Raiders in 2013. The crash happened at the intersection of Fannin and Pierce when a Chrysler 300 sped through a red light and crashed into an Acura SUV. Four people died on scene including a bystander. The driver of the Chrysler died and toxicology tests may take weeks to determine whether alcohol was a factor. If you or a loved one have been the victim of careless or drunk driving, call Texas Dram Shop Lawyer for a free consultation.

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