Man left with life-threatening injuries after crash in Torquay

He's been taken to hospital for treatment.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 7th Sep 2021

A man's been left fighting for his life in hospital after a crash in Torquay involving a stolen moped.

Police were called to Hamelin Way at 10.35pm last night (Monday 6th September) to reports of a crash involving a stolen moped and a recovery vehicle.

Emergency services attended the scene and a man was rushed to Derriford Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers say a number of people fled the scene.

The road was closed for around three hours so an examination of the scene could be carried out, and the vehicles recovered.

Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to contact police on 101.

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