A one vehicle accident claimed the life of 18-year-old Gerald Riggs Sunday afternoon near Gatesville.

The Texas Department of Public Saferty reports that the accident occured on FM 929 4.2 Miles east of Gatesville.

Troopers say Riggs was the only occupant of the 1999 Chevy coupe when he drifted off the road, over corrected, lost control and slid into a ditch.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.