Plymouth man charged with murder after death of pedestrian

The victim has since been named as David Kelly

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 25th Mar 2023
Last updated 25th Mar 2023

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a pedestrian in Plymouth earlier this week.

Police were called to Leigham Manor Drive at 8:55pm on Tuesday (March 21) after reports of collision between a car and a pedestrian.

The man, who died at the scene, has now been named as 42-year-old David Kelly from Plymouth.

42-year-old David Kelly, from Plymouth

36-year-old Luke Dann, of Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, has been charged with murder.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court today (March 25).

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