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Community holds candlelight vigil to honor Veterans Memorial coach Leyton Hernandez after fatal crash

Community members gathered to honor Leyton Hernandez's contributions as a teacher and coach after his fatal traffic accident last Friday.

Summary by KZTV
Dozens of people gathered Wednesday night on the Southside for a candlelight vigil in honor of Veterans Memorial coach Leyton Hernandez.The beloved teacher and coach was killed in a traffic accident last Friday in Temple.Hernandez spent years on the sidelines at Veterans Memorial, coaching football and teaching biology. He was also the son of CCISD Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez.With candles in hand and pain in their hearts, people gathered…

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KRIS broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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