A 6-year-old died last Saturday after a suspected drunk driver ran him over repeatedly in a southwest Houston strip mall parking lot.
On Saturday, friends and family gathered at the former deadly crime scene to remember little Darien Lewis with prayers and a balloon release.
SEE ALSO: Bond increased to $950K for repeat DWI offender accused of striking, killing 6-year-old in SW Houston, authorities say “He was a caring young man. He did all he could to make sure those he loved were happy,” Lewis’ grandfather Dana Hubbard said. Hubbard was with Lewis when he died. At one point, he had to be restrained from angrily approaching the man behind the wheel of the SUV that killed his grandson last Saturday.He is charged with DWI and murder. Hernandez has at least three other DWI convictions in his past.
Hubbard struck a more measured tone when asked about Hernandez, a week after the heartbreaking incident.Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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