19-year-old Mission man dies in motorcycle crash

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a one-vehicle motorcycle crash that killed a 19-year-old man on Sunday.

The news release from Texas DPS said the accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Trinidad Lane south of Mile 6 ½ Road west of Alton.

DPS's initial investigation showed a red/white 2011 Honda CRF250F motorcycle was traveling northbound on Trinidad Lane at an unsafe speed. 

Photo courtesy: Texas Department of Public Safety - South Texas Region

The rider, identified as Giovanni Rios, lost control of the motorcycle, which then veered off the roadway and struck a curb.

Upon impact, Rios was ejected and collided with a light pole. He was transported to Mission Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

DPS Troopers are further investigating this fatal crash.