Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on the A38

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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and those who might have dashcam footage of a fatal accident on the A38 at Dartbridge on Sunday. 

A single vehicle crashed between Dartbridge and Ashburton on Sunday, 18th October, leaving a 33-year-old man dead. 

The A38, Exeter bound, Dartbridge on slip

Emergency services were called to the Exeter-bound stretch of the dual carriageway, just past the Dartbridge A384 on slip, at around 5.10pm. 

Numerous emergency services and Devon Air Ambulance attended but the driver of the black Vauxhall Astra was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed while a forensic examination took place.

Numerous emergency services and Devon Air Ambulance attended but the driver of the black Vauxhall Astra was pronounced dead at the scene

Kingsbridge Police posted: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man. On a personal note, we had to close the A38, divert traffic, and help the cars off the A38 which were stuck between the scene and the previous off slip. Everyone was really understanding and patient and for that, we thank you."

Anyone who was travelling on the A38, northbound or southbound, in the vicinity of the Buckfastleigh junction at the time and who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle is urged to come forward. 

Call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting log 704 of 18/10/20.

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