Police confirm death of 21-year-old pedestrian after collision on A38
The man and a car were involved in the incident at Plymouth on Friday morning (8th October)
Last updated 9th Oct 2021
Police have confirmed a 21-year-old man has died after a collision on the A38 at Plymouth.
The pedestrian and a car were involved first thing on Friday morning (8th October).
Tragically, the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident happened between Marsh Mills and the Leigham Interchange and closed the road for eight hours.
Devon & Cornwall Police have issued an appeal for witnesses, especially anyone with dashcam footage.
The force released an updated statement on Friday evening, saying: "At 06:54 hours on Friday 8th October 2021, police were notified of a road traffic collision involving a Ford Focus and a pedestrian on the A38 A carriageway between Marsh Mills and Leigham Interchange, Plymouth.
"South Western Ambulance Service and Devon and Cornwall Police attended the incident.
"A 21-year-old pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The A38 A carriageway was closed for eight hours while police investigated this collision.
"Officers from the Roads Policing Team are appealing for any witnesses, particularly with dashcam of the collision, to come forward quoting log 0153 of 8th October 2021".