A MAN in his 20s has died following a collision on the A370 at Flax Bourton.

He was the driver of a black BMW 5 series which was in collision with a tree after failing to stop for a marked police vehicle on Wednesday, November 6.

The man’s next of kin continue to be supported by a specially trained family liaison officer following his death in the early hours of Friday, November 15, Avon and Somerset Police said.

A spokesperson for the force said: “They ask for their privacy to be respected.

“The family have our deepest sympathy in their loss.”

A passenger in the vehicle went to hospital as a precaution.

A referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct at the time.

Enquiries continue and officers appeal for anyone with dashcam of other footage or information which could help the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information can call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224292270, or complete the online appeals form.