A MAN has died following a crash near Guisborough today.

The crash happened on the A171 Guisborough bypass at about 2.25am today. 

Police say a 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The crash involved a black Audi and a black Seat car.

The male driver of the Seat vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police are supporting the man’s family and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

"A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."

The incident happened on the stretch of the A171 after the Woodhouse Roundabout, towards Whitby.

Earlier today police closed the A171 in both directions from Cemetery Roundabout (A173 Church Lane) to Woodhouse Roundabout where Middlesbrough Road joins the A171.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit on 101, quoting event number 37740.