WACO, Texas — A teen died Friday after slamming a vehicle into a tree in a Waco neighborhood.
Waco Platton Cheif Chris Ballew said the driver was heading south on 33rd St. at Maple Ave. just after noon when he lost control and hit the tree.
The Waco Fire Department had to use the jaws of life to remove the teen from the vehicle.
The boy was taken to Hill Crest Hospital where he died.
It is unclear what caused the driver to lose control.
Waco Independent School District identified the victim as one of its students, Mauricio Rios. The district released the following statement:
"We are saddened to hear that the victim of yesterday's fatal car accident was a Waco ISD student. Mauricio Rios was enrolled in our district since 2007, and most recently, was a tenth-grader at Waco High School. We wish to share our deepest condolences to Mauricio's family and friends and let them know they are in our thoughts during this difficult time. When school resumes on January 7, counseling support will be available to assist students and staff as needed as they grieve together."
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