An 18-year-old man was killed early yesterday after the car he was driving went off the road and crashed into trees near Phoenix in northern Baltimore County, police said.

The driver was identified as Adam Durian, the son of WBAL television and radio personality Dave Durian. Police said he was driving north on Sweet Air Road near Manor Road about 1 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle.

County police attributed the crash, which occurred near the Gunpowder Falls State Park, to excessive speed. They said Durian was alone in the car.

Pub Date: 1/03/99