Man Dies After Crash Near Fareham

Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision on Stubbington Lane near Fareham.

The crash, close to Crofton Community Association, happened shortly after 11.30am on Wednesday December the 7th and involved a car and a moped..

The driver of the car, a man in his 70s from Fareham, lost consciousness at the scene and was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital where he later died.

The rider of the moped, a 42-year-old Fareham woman sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The road from Stubbington Green to Bells Lane was closed for three hours while collision investigators examined the scene and the two vehicles were recovered.

Diversions were in place from Eric Road and Gosport Road but were lifted shortly before 3pm when the road was reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle prior to it, is asked to contact PC Alex Dale at Fratton Roads Policing Unit on 101.