THE Portland man who died in a crash in the New Forest has been named as David Beresford.
Hampshire Constabulary said Mr Beresford, 72, of Portland, Dorset, died following a collision on Monday, February 12.
Officers were called at 8.44pm to a report of a collision involving a grey Skoda Octavia and a white Ford Transit van on the B3054 Main Road, Walhampton, near Lymington, Hampshire.
Mr Beresford, who was driving the Skoda, sustained serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The 39-year-old male driver of the van was uninjured.
Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
Police have released a photograph of Mr Beresford with permission from his family.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting 44180057635.
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