A BLANDFORD teenager was killed in a crash yesterday morning (February 26) near Somerley.

The incident saw a black VW Golf driven by a 19-year-old man crash into a tree on Alderholt Road, Somerley, at around 8.50am, according to Hampshire Police.

“His family have been informed,” a police spokesperson said. “We have spoken to several witnesses but believe there may be other motorists who saw what happened that we have not yet spoken to.

“If you witnessed this collision, have any information relevant to our investigation, or have any relevant dash cam footage, please get in touch.”

Anyone who can help with the investigation could contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44240083299.