A MAN has died after his car left the road, overturned and ended up in a field.

The 40-year-old, from Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham, was driving a Subaru Impreza when the accident took place at 3am on Saturday.

The car left Fellside Road in Whickham, Gateshead, and rolled into a field.

Paramedics attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 39-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police were called and have launched an investigation into the crash.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death and an inquest will be held.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or people with information to call Northumbria Police on 0191-221-9540.