A Rio Grande City man died Tuesday following a crash in Starr County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The driver in the crash was hospitalized, DPS added.

The crash happened Tuesday at 2 p.m. near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 755 and Embassy Street in Rio Grande City.

According to a DPS news release, the “distracted” driver of a 2011 GMC Sierra rear-ended a flatbed trailer.

The passenger of GMC Sierra — identified as 34-year-old Michael Villanueva — was pronounced dead at the scene.

The unidentified driver of the GMC Sierra was hospitalized.

DPS troopers continue to investigate the crash.