A WOMAN has died after her car left the road in the early hours of the morning.

The 37-year-old, who has not yet been named, was driving a Peugeot 406 Coupe eastbound along the A689 between Sedgefield and Wynyard.

Her car left the road, crossing the central reservation before coming to rest in a field. She died at the scene.

The incident happened at around 1.30am today.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Road Policing Unit on 01642-301552.