Man dies following crash on A39 in North Devon
Two vehicles were involved in the collision in the early hours of this morning
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in North Devon.
It happened on the A39 between Barnstaple and Bideford in the early hours of this morning (27 August), involving two vehicles.
A man died at the scene and a woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A39 in North Devon in the early hours of today 27 August in which a man died.
"Officers were called around 1.30am following the collision between a grey Ford Tourneo van and a blue Toyota Celica on the A39 between Barnstaple and Bideford, near to the Brynsworthy junction.
"The male driver of the car sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
"The female driver of the van was seriously injured and was taken to North Devon District Hospital.
"South Western Ambulance Service and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene along with local and roads policing officers.
"Emergency services are still at the scene and the A39 remains closed at this time.
"Officers have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision and are appealing for witnesses.
"They would like to speak with anyone who may have seen the collision or the vehicles travelling prior to the incident. Anyone who has relevant dash cam footage is also asked to contact police."
If you have any information that can help police with their investigations, please email 101@dc.police.uk or telephone 101, quoting log number 70 of 27/08/21.