A MAN who died in a car crash in the early hours of Saturday morning has been named.

Gareth Stonehouse, 21, of Carlin How, East Cleveland, died when the car he was travelling in was involved in a collision at 3.15am.

Mr Stonehouse was the passenger in a red BMW when the accident happened at Brotton Road, Carlin How.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital and is now receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Any witnesses are asked to cal PC Nigel Pallent, of Cleveland Police, on 01642-301552.