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Lake Charles teen dies in East Texas crash

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VIDOR, TX (KPLC) -

A Wednesday morning crash in East Texas claimed the life of a Lake Charles teen.

The wreck happened on Interstate 10 near Vidor in Southeast Texas.

Officials said 19-year-old Davion Shaqual Shelton died from injuries suffered in the rollover accident.

Investigators said Shelton lost control of his vehicle, overcorrected and it flipped over.

A passenger in the car reportedly remains hospitalized.

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