A MAN in his 40s died after a horrible crash in Chipping Norton.

At approximately 4.55pm on Sunday April 30, a grey VW Touran crashed into a tree on London Road.

The driver of the car died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.

Road closures were in place whilst emergency services were in attendance.

Thames Valley Police are appealing to speak to witnesses to the crash or anyone who saw the car driving shortly before the crash.

Investigating officer, sergeant Julie Caulfield from Oxfordshire Roads Policing Team, said: "We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have seen the vehicle travelling on the road prior to the incident.

"Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses or information following a fatal collision in Chipping Norton at the weekend.

"If you have any information, please call our 24-hour enquiry centre on 101, quoting incident reference 43170124392."