A WOMAN has died after crashing into a tree near Winchester.

Lucie Attwood, of Springvale Road, Kings Worthy, was driving a black Volkswagen Golf along Old Stoke Road, Stoke Charity, when the accident happened shortly before 9am last Friday. No other vehicles were involved.

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The 32-year-old sustained serious head, chest and abdominal injuries and was rushed to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. She was later transferred to the neurological unit at Southampton General Hospital where she died on Monday evening.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. They want to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the Volkswagen being driven in Old Stoke Road prior to the crash.

Anybody who witnessed the crash should contact the Cosham Roads Policing Unit on 0845 045 45 45, quoting Operation Maldives, or the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.