A DRIVER is fighting for life in Southampton hospital after crashing into a bollard and two walls.

The 34-year-old suffered life threatening injuries and is currently in Southampton General Hospital after the collision which involved a silver Mercedes A180.

A spokesman for Hampshire Police said they have launched an investigation into the crash in Newport on the Isle of Wight yesterday.

They are appleaing for anyone with dashcam footage of the incident and would like witnesses to come forward. 

A police spokesman said: "We were called to Shide Road, Newport, at 2.23am after a silver Mercedes A180 was in collision with a bollard and two brick walls.

"The driver, a 34-year-old man from Newport, has been taken to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"Officers are investigating the exact cause of the collision, and are keen to speak with anyone who has information.

"Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw the vehicle earlier on, or have dash-cam footage?

"Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200282043."