DPS: Peñitas teen dies in one-vehicle crash
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with the full name of the victim.
A Peñitas teen was killed in a one-vehicle crash north of Mission Tuesday night.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said the crash happened at around 8:20 p.m. on La Homa Road, north of 4 Mile Road, north of Mission.
DPS said preliminary investigation revealed a GMC Acadia was traveling southbound on La Homa Road and, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control and struck a metal traffic light pole.
The vehicle was occupied by only one male driver, identified as 19-year-old Roble Alberto Rivier-Hernandez from Peñitas.
Rivier-Hernandez was transported to McAllen Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.