POLICE have named the victim of a fatal car crash in Sonning on Monday evening.

Andrew Isgar, 32, lost control of his white BMW on Pound Lane, causing the car to overturn.

He was returning home alone after enjoying an evening with his partner, described by his family as 'the joy of his life'.

The Woodley resident was rushed to Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he later died of his injuries after he was cut out by firefighters just before 9pm.

His family said: "On Monday evening, July 17, Andrew Isgar, 32, of Woodley, lost control of his car in Pound Lane, Sonning and as a result of a series of tragic events passed away shortly afterwards.

"Andrew was alone in the car. Nobody else was involved in the incident.

"Before this tragic event, Andrew was having great fun with his partner.

"She was the joy of his life and they had many plans and hopes for the future.

"He was close to his family and was enjoying his relatively new role as uncle to his 22-month-old nephew.

"He was good at socialising and leaves behind a wide circle of friends.

"Andrew had a successful career in business, currently working as an IT Contract Manager on the Smart metering project for a large energy company.

"A life taken too early, but lived so fully. Sadly missed and loved by his family, friends, colleagues and many more who knew him. Funeral details to follow."

Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision who have not yet spoken to police.

If you have any information, please call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting URN 1387 17/7.