A man died after his car crashed into a wall in Kingston, and police are appealing for witnesses.

The 20-year-old was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa at about 4am on Thursday, April 5, in Lord Chancellor Walk.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service and the driver and passenger were taken to a south London hospital.

The driver died at hospital seven days later, on April 12, but the passenger has since been discharged.

Police released their appeal on Friday, April 20, and are asking any witnesses to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton on 020 8543 5157, or 101 quoting CAD 877/5April.

They believe the driver lost control of the car before crashing into the wall.