Fatal collision in Torquay

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on Teignmouth Road.

Officers were called at around 7.40pm on Tuesday 16 April to a two-vehicle collision.

It was reported that the collision involved a motorcycle and a Citroen C1 car.

The bike rider, a man in his 40s from Lancashire, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

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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