A 19-YEAR-OLD boy who died in hospital after a crash in Horspath on Friday has been named as Sidney Spiers, from Kennington.

The former St Gregory the Great Catholic School Oxford pupil, was travelling in a car with four friends on Friday night.

The red Fiat Punto crashed into a ditch in Cuddeson Road at about 8.30pm, and collided with a brick footbridge.

He passed away yesterday evening at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Another 17-year-old and two 19-year-olds are still in hospital.

The 19-year-old front seat passenger had minor injuries and was discharged.

Anyone with information should contact Sgt Pete Jell on 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.