POLICE are appealing for information after a woman driver was left distressed when another motorist crashed into her car and drove off.

The collision occurred yesterday at 8.55am at the roundabout junction of Haverton Hill Road and the A19, near Billingham.

The woman's black Mitsubishi Colt was stationary at the junction, waiting to enter the roundabout, when the other vehicle crashed into the back of it, damaging the rear panels.

A police spokeswoman said the vehicle then left the scene, without offering any details and leaving the woman driver of the Mitsubishi in a distressed state.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call PC Jayson Morris on 01642-301552.