Texas High School Student Dies After Winning Cross-Country Race, Cause of Death Under Investigation

16-year-old Angel Hernandez collapsed immediately after finishing first in a 5K district race; the tragedy has left a community in mourning, with the cause of his untimely death currently being investigated by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.

Angel Hernandez, a Texas high school sophomore, collapsed and died after finishing first in a cross-country meet, having broken his personal record in the 5K race.
The teen was transported from the race venue to a hospital, but succumbed an hour later; the cause of death is currently under the investigation by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
Apart from being an avid runner, Angel also had a deep interest in martial arts and was enrolled at the Texas School of Karate.
His death, coupled with his impressive performance on the track, led to his posthumous recognition as 'Athlete of the Week' by the Chisholm Trail High School, where a moment of silence was also observed in his honor during the homecoming football game.
To aid the family with funeral expenses, Angel's karate coach, Ashley Wood, started a GoFundMe campaign that has since raised over $12,000.