A Rio Grande City family is grieving two losses.

Cesar Gonzalez Valdez, 60, died Saturday after his vehicle crashed into a railroad sign outside the city.

Rio Grande City Fire Chief Manuel Muniz said Valdez crashed while his house on El Poco Street was on fire. 

Authorities told Channel 5 News they believe Valdez was on his way home after hearing about the fire when he crashed.

The home was declared a total loss.