Police name man who died in Chumleigh crash

The family of 26 year old Leighton Curtis say they're 'devastated'

Author: Simon McleanPublished 28th Jul 2023

Police have named a man who died in a crash in Devon earlier this month.

Leighton Curtis, who was 26 and from Exeter, died on the A377 near Chumleigh on the 15th of July.

In a tribute to him, his family said: “He was a loving father, loving brother and loving son who will be deeply missed.

“All the family are devastated and need time to grieve.”

The family have asked for privacy so they can come to terms with their loss.

Officers continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision, which happened at around 4.25pm on the A377 near Leigh Cross, Chumleigh.

Any witnesses are asked to call Devon and Cornwall Police on 101

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