Driver suffers serious injuries in crash near Devon village

The A3052 near Newton Poppleford was closed for a number of hours yesterday

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 16th Mar 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash near a Devon village.

It happened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 15 March) at Four Elms Hill on the A3052 near Newton Poppleford.

It involved one vehicle and the driver suffered serious injuries.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "On Tuesday 15th March 2022 at approximately 1645 hours, Police, Ambulance and the Fire and Rescue Service were called to a single vehicle Road Traffic Collision at Four Elms Hill on the A3052 near Newton Poppleford.

"The driver of the vehicle involved sustained serious injuries as a result and was taken to Derriford Hospital

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team attended the location and an examination of the scene was conducted.

"Once the examination of the scene was conducted the road was re-opened. Police would like to thank the public for their patience and support during this time."

Devon and Cornwall Police

Police ask that if anyone witnessed the collision, or has dash camera footage, they call 101 quoting log number 543 15/03/22.

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