Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 15-year-old male in Hardin County on Jan. 29, according to a DPS statement.
DPS reported at approximately 7:39 p.m., about two miles north of Silsbee on FM 92, a 2018 Buick Encore was traveling north. It was reported that a bicyclist traveled into the path of the Buick where they was struck. It is also reported that the bicyclist was struck by another vehicle traveling north, however the vehicle did not stop.
The Buick's driver, Jamie Mather of Silsbee, was not injured.
The 15-year-old bicyclist was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where they succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash.
Person(s) with any information regarding the secondary vehicle involved, please contact Lufkin DPS Communications at (936) 699-7340.
This is an ongoing investigation and there are no further details available at this time, DPS reported.