Audi driver dies after crashing into tree

A young Audi driver has died after crashing into a tree.

The man, who is in his 20s, died after his grey Audi A3 ploughed into a tree at the side of the road in Merstham, close to the M25.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his family have been informed.

His passenger, another man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries following the crash in Gatton Bottom.

Surrey Police appealed for witnesses to the crash at about 6.30am on Monday.

Anyone with information can contact police via 101, quoting the reference number P16121608, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.