A WOMAN has died in a crash after a deer reportedly jumped in front of her car.

The smash is said to have occurred when the animal ran in front of her car on the A33 near Micheldever on Monday morning.

She hit the animal and then a tree, a spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said.

Paramedics found her dead at the scene at 6.30am.

The carriageway is closed in both directions at Winchester Road and is likely to be shut all morning.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: “Officers were called to reports of a car which was in collision with a tree shortly after 6.30am.

“The road is currently closed as officers continue their investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision.

“Sadly, the female driver of the Peugeot died at the scene.

“Next of kin have been informed. No-one else was involved in the incident.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their patience as we deal with this incident.”