Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash at Halwell

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash at Halwell. 

Emergency services were called just before 8pm on Tuesday 13 October following reports of a three-vehicle collision involving a black Perodua Myvi compact hatchback, a blue Skoda Kamiq and a White Hyundai i30. One of the vehicles caught fire. 

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal road traffic collision on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes.

"Sadly, a 33-year-old local woman, who was the driver of the Perodua, died at the scene. The driver of the Skoda remains in a critical condition in hospital. Their families have been informed.

"The road was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out at the scene. Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience during that time." [The road is currently still closed]. 

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to an incident near Halwell just before 8pm. [Three] vehicles had been involved in an RTC, one had been damaged by fire." 

The driver of the White Hyundai i30, a local man in his 40s, was arrested for failing to provide a preliminary drugs test and is currently being treated in hospital for minor injuries.

The road currently remains closed as of 10.30am Wednesday, 14 October. 

Any witnesses or anyone with relevant information and dashcam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50260275198.