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Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash takes the life of 20-year-old motorcyclist

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Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash takes the life of 20-year-old motorcyclist

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Totnes.

Officers were called at around 7pm on Monday 8 July to a country road near Washbourne. It was reported that a collision involving a Honda motorcycle and a white BMW X1 had taken place.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 20s from Totnes, has since been pronounced deceased. His next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene. Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 673 of 8 July.

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