A teenage driver has died after crashing his car in the Highlands.

The smash happened on the Hill of Forss Road near Scrabster, Thurso, at 11.10pm on Saturday.

A 19-year-old man was pronounced following the smash involving a Ford Fiesta.

Officers closed the road for several hours while investigations were carried out.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The road policing unit is carrying out enquiries and would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any further information.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time."