Man dies after crash in Torquay

Toby Codd

17 April 2024 at 3:37 am·1-min read

Teignmouth Road in Torquay -Credit:Google Maps Street View

A motorcyclist died after a crash in Torquay yesterday evening (April 16). Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Teignmouth Road following reports of a two-vehicle collision at around 7.40pm.

The crash involved a motorcycle and a Citroen C1 car. Sadly, the bike rider, a man in his 40s and from Lancashire, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigating officers are appealing for information on the crash. They are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said: "The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene and officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience.

"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 704 16/4/24."

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