AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has died after the car he was driving hit a garden wall.

He was driving a Ford Focus along Pilcorn Street in Wedmore shortly before 5.30am on Sunday when it left the road and hit the wall.

The man, who was from Cheddar, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Southmead Hospital.

He died of his injuries on Tuesday.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the accident or who may have seen the vehicle before the incident took place to come forward.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.