BY IAN CROUCH
Investigations are under way into a crash at Gateshead early Monday which left one teenager dead and another in hospital.
Police say a stolen Toyota Kluger crashed into a paddock overturned off Willow Road just before 3.00am.
One of the passengers, a 13-year-old boy suffered critical injuries but could not be revived and died at the scene.
A 14-year-old boy was taken to the John Hunter in a stable condition with leg injuries, where he remains under police guard.
Police say two other people fled the scene.
Following inquiries, a 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were arrested and taken to the John Hunter under police guard.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner
