AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following a fatal accident in Rowlands Castle which claimed the life of a 59-year-old man.

Police were called to Manor Lodge Road around 6pm yesterday (Thursday, August 17) after a Nissan Qashqai crashed into a tree after leaving the road.

The driver, from Rowlands Castle, was pronounced dead at the scene while his next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

Investigations in the exact circumstances are ongoing but witnesses or anyone with information should call the police on 101 quoting 44170318767.