A 16-year-old boy from California died in a car crash after just recently getting his driver’s license. According to a statement from the Santa Clara Police Department, the fatal crash happened on September 20.

California Teen Dies In Car Crash Just After Turning 16 And Getting Driver’s License

Officers responded to a vehicle collision report around 9:36 PM local time on Lawrence Expressway and Benton Street. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders found the teen driver still inside a Honda Accord. Meanwhile, two passengers were outside of the vehicle.

Emergency personnel performed life-saving measures on the boy. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.

“The two passengers of the Honda sustained minor injuries,” said the statement. “Officers determined a

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