Police Car Crash in Baytown Kills 2 Boys, Injures 3 Sisters

A tragic crash occurred in Baytown, Texas, when a police car driven by Officer Michael Hightower, responding to a "persons with a weapon" emergency, collided with a family's minivan carrying five children. Two young brothers, ages 8 and 10, Ryver and Jude Russell, died from their injuries after doctors found no brain activity, and their father shared heartfelt tributes describing their personalities and passions. The three sisters, aged 16, 14, and 3, were critically injured, with the oldest remaining hospitalized. Preliminary evidence, including dashcam footage and witness statements, indicates the officer had a green light and the right of way at the intersection. The Baytown Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation while the community has rallied to support the family financially through a GoFundMe campaign. The family also announced their decision to donate the boys' organs, honoring their memory amid the devastating loss.