Man arrested in fatal Richmond-area crash that killed 3, injured 2

20-year-old Juan Narvaez Yepez charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault after allegedly crossing median and colliding with family's vehicle

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:27pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield against a pitch-black background, capturing the twisted, fractured glass in stark detail to conceptually represent the violence of a deadly collision.The aftermath of a fatal crash exposes the grim reality of impaired driving's devastating toll.Richmond Today

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault for a fatal crash last month on US Alt 90 in the Richmond area that killed three members of a family and injured two others. According to authorities, the suspect allegedly crossed the median and crashed head-on into the family's vehicle.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of impaired driving and the ongoing need for increased awareness and enforcement to prevent such senseless loss of life on Texas roads.

The details

On March 15, Juan Narvaez Yepez was allegedly driving a Toyota Tacoma westbound on US Alt 90 when he crossed the median and collided head-on with a Hyundai Santa Fe carrying a family of five traveling eastbound. Three members of the family - 18-year-old Temiloluwa Virtue Alu, 17-year-old Isaac Oluwadamilola Alabi, and 44-year-old Ebenezer Idunuoluwa Delight - were killed in the crash. Two other minors in the Santa Fe were injured and hospitalized. Narvaez was also hospitalized, and authorities monitored him until he was taken into custody on Friday and charged with intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault.

  • The fatal crash occurred on March 15, 2026 on US Alt 90 between Harlem and Pitts Roads in the Richmond area.
  • Narvaez was taken into custody on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Juan Narvaez Yepez

A 20-year-old man who has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault for the fatal crash that killed three members of a family.

Temiloluwa Virtue Alu

An 18-year-old who was killed in the crash while driving a Hyundai Santa Fe carrying her family.

Isaac Oluwadamilola Alabi

A 17-year-old who was killed in the crash while riding in the Hyundai Santa Fe with his family.

Ebenezer Idunuoluwa Delight

A 44-year-old who was killed in the crash while riding in the Hyundai Santa Fe with his family.

Eric Fagan

The Fort Bend County Sheriff who issued a statement about the tragic consequences of impaired driving in this case.

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What they’re saying

“This is a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving. Three lives were lost, and a family has been forever changed. We urge everyone to make responsible choices, never get behind the wheel if you've been drinking.”

— Eric Fagan, Fort Bend County Sheriff

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the details of the crash, and the suspect Juan Narvaez Yepez remains in custody on a $1.25 million bond.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for increased education, enforcement, and policy changes to combat the ongoing public health crisis of impaired driving and prevent such devastating loss of life on Texas roads.