HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A teen was killed after being ejected from an SUV during a two-vehicle crash in the 20200 block of Tuckerton Road around 12:19 a.m. today according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Griffin Trebec was driving a blue 2022 Lincoln Aviator eastbound in the outside lane. A witness reported the Lincoln was traveling at a high rate of speed before the crash. Five passengers, ages 16 to 18, were inside.

A blue 2011 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound in the inside lane, carrying a driver and two 16-year-old passengers. As the Lincoln approached from behind, the Honda changed lanes. The Lincoln’s front left struck the Honda’s rear right.

The Honda spun counterclockwise, left the roadway and struck a tree. The Lincoln also rotated counterclockwise and rolled numerous times, ejecting passenger Jarmelo Vertudez.

Cy-Fair EMS requested LifeFlight for Vertudez. He was transported to Memorial Hermann Downtown, where he was pronounced deceased at 4:41 a.m.

Four other Lincoln occupants were transported to Memorial Hermann Cypress and Memorial Hermann Katy with non-life-threatening injuries.

Trebec was transported to Memorial Hermann Katy. According to the Sheriff’s Office, he displayed signs of intoxication.

The Honda driver remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators and did not display signs of intoxication.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Harris County Vehicular Crimes Division.