POLICE are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man died in an accident on Monday.

The man, from Cirencester, was the front seat passenger in a Vauxhall Corsa driven by a 21-year-old man from Cirencester.

The car was travelling along an unclassified road from Oaksey towards the north of the village of Crudwell shortly after 11pm.

The driver failed to negotiate a left hand bend and collided with a tree and hedge.

The passenger suffered a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger was taken to Great Western Hospital treatment for head and internal injuries. He is said to be in a stable condition.

Witnesses who have not already made themselves known should contact PC David Cooper of the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 0845 408 7000, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.