Fatal A379 collision being treated as murder investigation
A 22 year old woman died at the scene near Kingsbridge
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman on the A379 near Kingsbridge this morning (Wednesday 23rd April).
Police were called to a collision at around 4.45am, on Embankment Road at New Bridge.
A 22 year old female pedestrian was seriously injured and died at the scene.
Her next of kin have been informed.
A man in his 30s from Kingsbridge has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Ilona Rosson, from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers have arrested a man in his 30s from the Kingsbridge area on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody and awaits questioning.
“The closure of the A379 remains in place at this time and we would like to thank the public for their continued patience whilst this investigation is ongoing.
“Enquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding this death and it is vital that any witnesses who were in the area around the time of the incident contact us immediately.
“We would also like to hear from any road users who may have captured footage via their dashcam, and anyone who believes they may have information that can assist investigating officers.”
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact officers by calling 101, quoting reference number 50250099726.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.