A MOTORIST had died after the Jaguar he was driving collided with parked cars.

The incident happened at 12.25pm on Friday on Front Street, Sherburn Road in Durham.

The 56-year-old, from County Durham, was taken to hospital but police have confirmed his death.

A police spokesman said: “A 56 year old motorist has died after his Jaguar collided into parked cars. He was confirmed deceased at the University Hospital of North Durham. His family have been made aware.”