Officials identify 16-year-old victim and driver in suspected Fresno County DUI crash

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Officials have identified the driver suspected of causing a crash that killed a 16-year-old passenger in Fresno County.

25-year-old Erick Torres of Bakersfield, Calif., was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence of alcohol.

The crash happened just before 5:30 am Sunday near Elkhorn and Jameson Avenues in Riverdale.

Investigators say Torres was speeding and lost control on a curve. His Toyota Tacoma then went off the road and overturned multiple times.

The 16-year-old, now identified as Jesus Heriberto Rodriquez of Mexico, was ejected.

First responders tried to save the teen, but he died at the scene. Investigators say he was not wearing a seatbelt.

Two other passengers were wearing seatbelts. The 19-year-old and 21-year-old had minor injuries but did not need to be taken to the hospital.