A 19-year-old man has died after the car he was driving crashed at Mitchel Troy Road in Monmouth yesterday (Wednesday).

A 15-year-old, who was the only passenger in the black Ford Fiesta, was taken to the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff with minor injuries.

The Fiesta was the only vehicle involved in the accident, which happened around 12.50pm, and police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log 264 of December 27.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported by specialist police officers.