Medical examiner identifies Houston teen who died in wreck that split car in half

MONDAY: Teen driver killed, brother injured after car splits in half in east Houston 

Around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Hernandez had been driving a Saturn on the East Freeway near Market Street when lost control of the vehicle. Police said he ran into a pole holding up a sign in a grassy area near the freeway.

The impact caused the car to split into two pieces. Hernandez’ brother was in the car at the time, but he was expected to survive.

Police said they didn’t know why Hernandez lost control. Investigators said they did not believe alcohol was a factor. His exact speed was unknown.