Motorcyclist dies in crash in Crediton

Police were called to the scene on the A377 near Downes Mill last night

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 6th May 2022

Police investigating a fatal road traffic crash in Crediton are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to the scene on the A377 near Downes Mill, Crediton, at around 9.10pm yesterday (Thursday 5 May).

The crash involved a car and a motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was seriously injured and was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The rider’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specialist trained police officer.

Several witnesses were spoken to at the scene, but the police would like to hear from anyone who has any information or dashcam footage which could help with their enquiries.

Please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 0922 of 05/05/22.

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