A 17-year-old boy has died after suffering injuries in a fall from a vehicle during celebrations following a San Antonio Spurs playoff victory, according to authorities.
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The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified the teen as Jose Luis Rodriguez III, known to family and friends as Joey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez was injured May 28 after falling from a vehicle in the 300 block of West Dickson Avenue near Southwest Military Drive, according to a preliminary report from the San Antonio Police Department, via KSAT.
He was transported to a hospital, where he remained in critical condition before being pronounced dead on June 1. The medical examiner's office ruled the death accidental and said Rodriguez died from blunt force injuries to the head.
Police said the investigation remains active, and no arrests have been announced.
Family members described Rodriguez as a caring and ambitious teenager who was preparing to enter his senior year at Frank Tejeda Academy. They said he enjoyed celebrating Spurs playoff runs, a tradition shared by many families throughout San Antonio.
In the wake of the tragedy, relatives are urging residents to exercise caution during future NBA celebrations.
Rodriguez's death has prompted an outpouring of support from friends, family members and community members mourning the loss of a young life.
Additional details were not immediately available.
