ROSHARON, Texas – A 13-year-old driving a stolen pickup truck died in a crash following a high-speed police chase in South Houston, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.
Investigators said state troopers tried to pull over the truck with three teenagers inside at 10:30 p.m. Monday.
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Troopers said the truck driver was speeding, traveling 72 mph in a 60 mph zone.
"The truck came to a stop and as the trooper was getting out of his vehicle, the truck took off. At that point, the trooper began to pursue the truck again," said John Sampa with the Department of Public Safety.
The high-speed chase lasted about 10 minutes, officials said.
The truck veered onto a dirt road, hit a soft spot and the driver lost control, according to troopers.
"The truck was traveling down this dirt road, lost control and flipped multiple times, ejecting the driver. The other two were not ejected," Sampa said.
The driver, Ezequiel Serna Jr., died at the scene.
The two 14-year-old passengers, Gerardo Perez and Brian Diaz, were taken to a hospital, where they were treated and released.
Troopers said the truck was stolen from a contractor. The three teenagers are from the city of South Houston.