A man in his 40s died in a car crash near Eynsham last night after his BMW hit a tree.

Just after 11pm, a blue BMW 325 saloon was travelling towards Eynsham along Lower Road, an unclassified road which leads to Eynsham from Church Hanborough, when it left the road and collided with the tree.

Paramedics were called to the scene but the driver died from his injuries.

Pc Dave Mitchell, based at Bicester traffic base, said: "We would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the vehicle prior to the collision or witnessed the collision itself, as they may be able to provide information that will help with our enquiries."

One female passenger suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

The fatality brings the road deaths total for the county to a total of 59 - 19 more than the total for last year.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact Pc Mitchell on 08458 505505.