The 19-year-old man who died following a crash on the Moneysharvan Road between Maghera and Swatragh was Michael Og McKenna from the Maghera area.
It happened during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday 1 January).
He was the driver of a red Audi car that was involved in a collision with a grey Audi shortly after 2.30am.
The woman driving the grey Audi and two teenage boys who were passengers in her car were taken to hospital for treatment.
Inspector Brown is appealing for anyone who was travelling on the Moneysharvan Road early this morning and who saw either of the cars prior to the collision or anyone who witnessed the incident to contact officers in Magherafelt or the Collision Investigation Unit.
Police are particularly keen to speak with anyone with dash cam footage of the collision. Please call 101 quoting reference 460 01/01/20.
The Moneysharvan Road remains closed this morning while police continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. It is expected to remain closed until lunchtime.