KENT Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on the M25 which claimed the life of a young man driving a BMW.

The tragedy happened on the anti-clockwise carriageway of the M25, just before the junction with the M26, on Saturday, December 30, shortly before 1.30am.

The car collided with a crash barrier then left the road and went down a 30-foot embankment.

The victim, who died from his injuries at the scene, has not yet been named but is believed to be a 25-year-old man from Essex.

Police Sgt Lorraine Silvester said: "The driver was alone in the car. No other vehicles were involved. The cause of the collision is so far not known."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police's serious collision witness line on 01622 798538.