Devon & Cornwall Police confirm death of 20-year-old biker after crash
Three other men were uninjured after the collision near Torrington, including a 59-year-old from Torpoint and a 39-year-old from Bude
Devon & Cornwall Police are investigating a fatal crash in north Devon.
They have confirmed a 20-year-old biker died near Torrington.
His motorbike, two HGVs and a van collided on the A388 on Tuesday afternoon (27th July).
Three others escaped unhurt, including a 59-year-old man from Torpoint and a 39-year-old man from Bude.
Police are urging anyone who saw something just before 3.15pm to come forward.
Police said: "At 1512hrs on Tuesday 27th July 2021 a four vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A388 between Frithelstockstone and Stibb Cross near Torrington.
"The collision involved a red Suzuki Motorcycle, two rigid Heavy Goods vehicles and a white Ford van.
"Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old local male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"A 59-year-old male from the Torpoint area, a 39-year-old male from the Bude area and another male local to the area were un-injured in the collision.
"Local officers as well as officers from the roads policing team and the Serious Collison Investigation Team attended the scene and a forensic examination was completed.
"Any witnesses or anyone in the area at the time with dashcam footage that may assist the enquiry are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or calling 101, quoting log number 582 of 27th July 2021".
Devon & Cornwall Police