Fatal Accident In Merstham

A man was killed following a collision in Merstham yesterday morning (Mon 30 May).

A grey Audi A3 hit a tree at the side of Gatton Bottom at half past six. The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, also a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to East Surrey Hospital as a precaution.

Gatton Bottom was closed for several hours while an accident investigation took place.

Surrey Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

If you can help, please call 101 or report it online at www.surrey.police.uk and quote the reference number P16121608.

Alternatively you can report any information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.