17-year-old killed in roll-over crash in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 17-year-old is dead after police said he lost control of his vehicle and crashed.

Durham police said officers responded to reports about the crash just before 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday in the 900 block of Olive Branch Road.

Police said the teen was driving north in a 2004 Honda Accord when he missed a curve, lost control of the vehicle, hit a curb, and flipped down an embankment. The driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

The teen was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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Police said speed appeared to have been a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator A. Roberts at (919) 560-4935 ext. 29410.