A teenager has died after the car he was travelling in left the road.

Police were called shortly before 8pm on July 14 following a serious collision in Littletown, Durham.

The incident occurred on Coalford Lane and involved a Mitsubishi Shogun.           

An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “Enquires are currently ongoing.”

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Councillor David Hall, who represents the Sherburn division of Durham County Council, issued a statement on social media the day after the incident.

He said: “I'm sad to report that a young male has died.

“It appears at first reports, after the 4x4 car he was in left the lane.

“I understand no residents from that area, other cars, or pedestrians were involved. Only this one car and its occupants that was travelling along that road.

“Police and I ask people to respect the impact this will have on families and friends of those involved and so please not to speculate or give out any details on social media.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101.

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