AN inquest has opened into the death of a 17-year-old boy.
Philip Plews, from Darlington, died on February 5 following a crash in the town.
He was the passenger of a white Transit van, which crashed in Carmel Road South at about 7.30pm that day.
The teenager, who funeral was held this week, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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An inquest into his death was opened during a brief hearing at Crook Coroner’s Court on Thursday, February 24.
It was adjourned and listed for a further mention on March 8.
Police are still carrying out an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
A man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following the crash.
Durham Police confirmed this week enquiries were still ongoing.
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