Teenager dies in Darlingon collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Police are appealing for witnesses following a one-vehicle collision on the A67 Carmel Road South, in Darlington on Saturday (5th Feb) evening.
The incident, involving a white Transit van, happened shortly after 7.30pm.
Sadly, a 17-year-old man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was confirmed dead at the scene.
The driver and a second passenger were taken to hospital for treatment.
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The road was closed for several hours while officers investigated the incident.
Officers would like to thank members of the public who stopped to help at the scene.
Anyone with dashcam footage of a white Transit van being driven along the A66 from the Darlington Arena in the direction of Carmel Road South shortly before 7.30pm is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 352 of February 5.