Man, 20, dies following single-vehicle crash in North Devon

Police were called to the A386 near Bideford last night

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 29th Jul 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in North Devon.

The single vehicle collision happened on the A386 near Bideford last night (28 July).

A man in his 20s sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed and the road remains closed at this time.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:

"Police were called shortly before 10.50pm on Wednesday 28 July to the A386 at Loxdown Cross following reports of a single vehicle collision.

"As a result of the collision, the driver of a black BMW 1 series, a man in his 20s, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed and are being supporting by specially trained officers.

"Specialist officers from Devon and Cornwall’s Roads Policing team attended the collision and an investigation has commenced.

"Highways England remain at the scene and the road is closed at this time.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and anyone who may have dash cam footage having driven through the area during the evening."

Investigating officers would like any witnesses to come forward and content police on 101 quoting log number 1090 28/07/21.

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