A high-speed crash on Montana Avenue early Saturday killed an 18-year-old driver and injured a 17-year-old passenger, police said. The wreck drew an immediate response from local traffic investigators.

El Paso’s Special Traffic Unit said the crash happened at a high rate of speed. Officers and investigators worked at the scene in the hours after the collision.

The 18-year-old driver died at the scene. The 17-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Authorities have not released additional details about the passenger’s condition.

Investigators are examining the cause of the crash. They will look at speed and other factors as part of their ongoing inquiry, officials said.

Montana Avenue was the location of the collision, and the area drew heavy emergency activity early Saturday. Drivers in the neighborhood were told to avoid the scene while crews worked.

Police said more information will be released as the investigation continues. Family members and the community are likely to be notified when officials have confirmed further details.