Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Hamble

We are now in a position to name the female passenger who died in the single-vehicle collision in Hamble on Thursday night (December 5).

Abbie O'Rourke, 18, of Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, died when a silver Toyota Aygo collided with a tree on School Lane just before 9pm.

Her family have released the attached picture.

The family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.

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We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Hamble last night (December 5).

Officers were called to a single vehicle collision on School Lane just before 9pm.

A silver Toyota Aygo collided with a tree.

A female passenger, an 18-year-old from Southampton, was pronounced dead at Southampton General Hospital.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two further passengers and the driver suffered injuries in the crash and were taken to hospital.

Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the silver Aygo in the Hamble area prior to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting 44190438205. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.