A TEENAGER has died after a car she was travelling in crashed into a tree on a rural road in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The woman, 18, tragically passed away when the silver Renault Clio – which she was a passenger in – collided with a tree after veering off the road in Hartlepool at 4.18am on Thursday, Cleveland Police said.
A 26-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as well as other driving offences.
He remains in police custody at this time.
The tragic crash took place on a road known locally as Greatham Back Lane, which connects the A689 to Greatham village.
Police said the woman suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Cops are now looking to witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the silver Clio in the village to come forward.
You can contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 148268.
Alternatively, you can upload footage directly by following this link.
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