More information released about fatal accident at Smithaleigh

Police officers continue to investigate the circumstances surround a fatal collision near Plympton last weekend.

Officers from the Devon and Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team are continuing to investigate a fatal collision over the weekend. 

A police spokesperson said: “We were called around 10.30am on Sunday 2 October by a member of the public who had discovered an overturned Grey Honda Civic that had left the road between Deep Lane and Smithaleigh near Plymouth, eastbound on the A38.

“The vehicle had sustained significant damage and a partial closure was put on to the A38 to allow emergency services to attended and access the scene.

“Localised searches took place and the body of a man was located near the vehicle; he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“He has since been identified as a 27-year-old male who was staying in the Plymouth area; his next of kin have been informed.

“Our enquires continue in relation to this incident and we continue to appeal for witnesses. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area from the early hours of Saturday 1 October through to 10:30am on Sunday 2 October who may have any information that can assist with our investigation.

“Please contact police via our website here, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 101 quoting 330 of Sunday 2 October.”