A WOMAN has died following a crash on the A82.

The 67-year-old was the passenger in a Land Rover heading eastbound, near Dunbritton Road, when the car - driven by a 74-year-old man - lost control and crossed the central reservation.

The Land Rover hit a Volkswagen Passat travelling in the opposite direction.

The passenger was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she later died from her injuries.

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The male driver was sent to Royal Alexandria Hospital in Paisley, and is not thought to be seriously injured.

A 53-year-old, who was the driver of the Volkswagen, was treated at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.

A report is being prepared for the procurator fiscal.

Sergeant Archie McGuire of the road policing department in Dumbarton is leading the investigation and has asked for any witnesses to come forward.

Information can be passed to the police by calling 101, quoting the reference number 0928 of July 19.