Police have confirmed this morning's road accident in Epsom was fatal.

A man in his 70s died after the car he was driving smashed into a lamp post on Hook Road just before 10am, near the site of the former St Ebba's Hospital.

A blue Honda Jazz left the road and crashed into a lamp post. The driver and sole occupant of the car - a local man - sustained a number of injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Hook Road remains closed although it is expected to re-open within an hour.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the Surrey Police collision investigation unit on 01483 639922 quoting reference P11019300.