John David Dela Cruz Santos, 16, dies, two teen passengers sustain injuries when their vehicle strikes tree off of Roseland Road in Aberdeen, North Carolina
Southern Pines teen killed, two others injured in crash early Saturday
At the time of the crash, just after 2:30 a.m., the road was wet and a light mist was falling, troopers said. They believe the weather, alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.
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