A 33-year-old local woman has died and another driver remains in a critical condition following a severe three-vehicle collision on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes, Devon. Emergency services responded to the incident on Tuesday evening, October 13, shortly before 8:00 PM.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the crash involved three cars: a black Perodua Myvi hatchback, a blue Skoda Kamiq, and a white Hyundai i30. The female driver of the Perodua, who was from the local area, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Driver in Critical Condition Following Collision
Paramedics and police officers rushed to the crash site on the A381 on Tuesday night. The driver of the blue Skoda Kamiq sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital, where medical staff confirmed they remain in a critical condition. Authorities stated that the families of all individuals involved have been officially informed of the tragedy.
The driver of the white Hyundai i30, a man in his 40s, sustained minor injuries in the collision. Following the incident, police arrested the man on sus**cion of failing to provide a sample for a preliminary drugs test while he received medical treatment.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
The A381 remained closed for several hours while specialist forensic collision investigators examined the scene and emergency crews cleared the wreckage. Devon and Cornwall Police have expressed gratitude to local motorists and the public for their patience during the extended road closures.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team are leading an active appeal for witnesses to establish the exact sequence of events leading up to the Tuesday evening crash. Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who possesses relevant dashcam footage from the area shortly before 8:00 PM, to come forward.
Anyone with information that can assist the ongoing police inquiry is encouraged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police directly via their official website or by calling 101, referencing the official incident log number 50260275198.
