Five people, including former NFL player D.J. Hayden, died in a crash in Houston.

We are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of former NFL cornerback and University of Houston standout D.J. Hayden and five others in a car crash on Nov. 11 in downtown Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, the crash happened at approximately 2 a.m. at the intersection of Fannin and Pierce streets. Megan Howard, assistant chief of the Houston Police Department, told the Chronicle that a Chrysler 300 ran a red light traveling at a “high velocity” before smashing into an Acura SUV entering the intersection from Fannin.

Four people died at the scene, including a man who appeared to be homeless and the driver of the Chrysler. Four others were taken to a nearby hospital, where two of them died. One woman is currently in critical condition, and police interviewed a male passenger who was traveling in the SUV at the hospital.

The Raiders Family, Jacksonville Jaguars, and University of Houston Athletics Department are mourning the loss of Hayden, along with Zach McMillan and Ralph Oragwu, who all played for the university. The university released a statement expressing their condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.

The Las Vegas Raiders issued a statement upon learning of Hayden's death. They spoke highly of his courage, perseverance, and dedication to his teammates, and that the prayers of the entire Raider Nation are with D.J.'s loved ones at this time.

The news of Hayden and McMillian's death has been met with an outpouring of grief and sorrow from the community. Joseph Duarte from CBS News gave a statement confirming the news, and Draven von Lycanthrope paid his respects to the former Houston football players.

Houston Football also released a statement on the passing of the three individuals, expressing that their combined talents provided Houston Football some of its most unforgettable moments, and that their unique legacies will best be remembered for the way they loved their teammates, supported their communities and defied the odds.

We are all in mourning as we come to terms with this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all the families of the victims affected by this tragedy.

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