A MAN died earlier today when his silver Audi TT sports car veered across the northbound carriageway of the A19, near Washington, hitting the back of a Volvo truck.

The Audi left the road, half a mile south of the A1290 junction, and overturned.

Police said that the cause of the accident, which happened at 1.31pm, is still under investigation.

The man, who has not been named, was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses are urged to call TC503 Brownwell on 0845 6043043.