Peterborough man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after 46-year-old man killed in collision

A Peterborough man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Devon.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Vauxhall Astra and a Kia Rio at Iron Railings Cross, on an unnamed road near Tavistock, West Devon at around 12.55pm on Monday, August 26.

A 46-year-old local man, who was the front seat passenger in the Kia, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Four other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. One of them, a young child, sustained life-threatening injuries.

Three other people sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

The emergency services attended the scene, and an investigation has been opened to establish the full circumstances.

The road was reopened at around 12.30am on Tuesday 27 August.

A man in his 30s from Peterborough has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released on bail, pending further investigations.

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward – anyone with information should contact them by visiting https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/