Man in critical condition after Exeter crash
A teenager was arrested on the scene yesterday but has since been released under investigation
A man is in a critical condition following a crash in Exeter yesterday (Thursday 4 August).
Police were notified shortly before 6.20pm to reports of a serious collision at the junction of Okehampton Road and Exwick Road, which involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a white Carrera drop handlebar push bike.
As a result of the incident, the cyclist, a man in his 50s, sustained serious injuries and was flown from the scene by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin have been informed.
The 19-year-old driver, who was uninjured, was arrested at the scene and taken to Exeter police station. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information, in particular dashcam footage, is asked to get in touch via the Force website or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 727 of 4th August 2022.