A MAN who suffered fatal injuries after being involved in a car crash in thick fog has been named as Raymond Bulmer, 78, of Warden Grove, Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside.

The car he was driving collided head-on with a Vauxhall Astra, in Gillas Lane East, in the town, on Friday.

A 77-year-old female passenger in his car sustained a broken wrist. The driver of the Astra, a 35-year-old man from Seaham, suffered a broken breast bone. He received treatment at hospital and was later released.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-454 7555.