Investigations are continuing into the death of a teenager in a head-on smash at Muswellbrook.
The 17-year-old male was thrown from his Toyota Hi Lux Van, which collided with a Triton ute just before 7 this morning on Thomas Mitchell Drive.
The 27-year old driver of the Ute was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has undergone mandatory blood and urine tests.
Police are preparing a report for the coroner and anyone with information about the collision should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
