POLICE have named the two Hampshire men who died when their car left the road and crashed into a tree.

The silver-coloured Honda Civic was being driven by Robin Turpitt, 20, of Harrier Close in Lordswood, Southampton, when the accident happened on the A31 between Ampfield and Hursley.

The front seat passenger was Peter Morton, 20, of Potters Heron Close, Ampfield.

Both men were killed and a back seat passenger, a 17-year-old girl from Eastleigh, was taken to hospital with a broken ankle.

In a statement Peter's family said: "He was a wonderful son and brother with a tremendous zest for life.

"He lived life to the full. He will be dearly missed by his family who loved him very, very much.

"He had an abundance of friends who will miss him as much as he will do."

Robin's family also issued a statement, saying their son was a popular person who loved his car.