ESSEX, Md. — Two people are dead following an overnight car crash in Essex Sunday.

Baltimore County Police said a Chevy Malibu driven by 18-year-old Austin Lautenschlager went off the side of Holly Neck Road, before striking a tree.

Lautenschlager and a passenger, identified as 19-year-old David Santos III died on scene.

Detectives are still investigating what caused Lautenschlager to lose control.

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