Two teenagers die in a car crash in San Benito, Texas

A car crash on FM 732, San Benito, Texas resulted in the deaths of two teenagers.

16-year-old Christian Valdovinos was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries.

Three days later, on April 8, Eliseo Rene Saldivar, 15, died due to injuries.

The crash took place at about 7:40 p.m on 5 April.

An initial investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) noted that the vehicle which had three people inside was traveling north on FM 731 when the driver lost control and veered into a ditch.

The driver tried to reenter the road but struck into a black Chevrolet Silverado.

According to DPS alcohol was not a contributing factor. Both drivers were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.