A MAN has died after a car overturned on the Isle of Wight.

Police reported that last night a Daewoo Tacuma left the carriageway whilst driving along the A3055 Military Road near Chale, before overturning and coming to rest in a field.

A 30-year-old man, who was an occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed, and formal identification procedures remain ongoing.

A 33-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, who had also been in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and were taken to St Mary’s Hospital.

The incident took place between 10.45pm and 11pm.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments immediately before the incident, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44170320574.