Police identify teen killed in Durham crash

Ciara Malloy, 17, of Durham, died when she lost control of her car on Clayton Road. The car ran off the road and hit a tree.

Excessive speed was a factor in the wreck, but alcohol doesn't appear to be a factor, police said.

Investigators said they believe the crash occurred between 1 and 2:30 a.m., but it wasn't discovered until a passing driver reported it at about 4:45 a.m.

Police closed Clayton Road between Glenrose and Freeman roads for about four hours Saturday morning to investigate the crash.