Man in 40s charged with murder following death on A38 near Plymouth
59-year-old David Crawford from Ivybridge lost his life on Thursday night
Last updated 14th May 2022
Police investigating a death on the A38 near Plymouth have charged a man with murder.
Officers were called to reports of a collision at St Budeaux at around 8.40pm on Thursday.
They have now confirmed the man who died was 59-year-old David Crawford from Ivybridge.
The incident, which happened on the slip-road, closed the carriageway through the night and into the next day.
A man was arrested and has since been charged; he is due in court on Saturday (14th May).
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police have charged a man following a death on the A38 at St Budeaux on the evening of Thursday 12th May.
"The deceased male has now been formally identified as 59-year-old David Crawford from Ivybridge.
"Following an investigation, police have charged a man in connection to this matter".
The force has confirmed a man in his 40s from Devonport has been charged, adding: "He has been held in remand and is due before Plymouth Magistrates Court on the morning of Saturday 14 May 2022".