A TEENAGER killed in a road crash has been named by police.

Luke Fletcher died following a collision involving the Nissan Almera he was travelling in as a passenger.

The silver vehicle left the B1277 road near Southwick, not far from the the junction with Pitymoor Lane.

Today, the 19-year-old's family, from Portsmouth, have paid tribute to him.

His mum, Sarah Hiscutt, said: β€œHe was a dear son, brother and friend, was full of life and a great person.”

Police are still investigating the incident, which happened at 11.17pm on Saturday night, and have asked for any potential witnesses to get in touch with the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, based at Eastleigh.

They should call 101 and quote Operation Chapman.

A 24-year-old man and a 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the crash have been bailed.