A TEENAGER who died in a car crash the A177 on Wednesday evening has been named as Durham teen Blaine Darnell.

The 19-year-old's heartbroken family have shared an image of him and paid tribute to an adored son and brother.

They have asked for privacy as they begin to grieve together as a family.

Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage that may assist their investigation into the collision. Two men, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old were arrested in connection with the incident.

Read more: Teenager, 19, tragically dies in four-vehicle crash - as two men are arrested

Officers attended a report of a collision on the A177 at around 7.31pm on Wednesday, September 29.

It involved four vehicles: a grey Peugeot 3008, white Vauxhall Corsa, a white Mini Cooper and a silver VW Touran.

The Peugeot, Vauxhall Corsa and Mini were being driven on the A177 Durham Road towards Stockton and the collision occurred near to the temporary traffic lights.

These first three vehicles were involved in a collision and as a result the Corsa, which was driven by Blaine, entered the opposing carriageway and was in collision with the VW Touran.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn’t yet spoken to police to contact them on 101, ref 165607.

Officers request anyone with dashcam footage that shows the incident or the lead up to it, including the Peugeot, Corsa and Mini being driven on the A689 towards the A177.

Footage can be uploaded here.

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