AN 18-year-old man from Rushenden died after being thrown from his car in a late-night crash in Sheerness.

The teenager was driving a white Ford Sierra Sapphire in Marine Parade when it was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa and went on to hit a lamppost.He was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The accident, near the Ship-on-Shore pub, happened at about 11.15pm on Tuesday. A Swale Police spokesman said the man driving the other car and believed to be from Minster was not thought to have suffered any serious injuries.

Anyone who saw the crash is asked to contact PC Sarah Prudhomme on 01795 479055.