Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A376 that left a man in his 40s critically injured over the weekend.
The crash occurred on Sunday 21st June 2026 at approximately 2.25pm on the southbound carriageway between Clyst St Mary and Clyst St George near Exeter. The collision involved a black Honda motorcycle and a grey BMW estate car.
The motorcycle rider, a local man, sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment. His next of kin have been informed. No other injuries have been reported as a result of the collision.
Emergency services closed the southbound A376 for more than four hours while the Roads Policing Team examined the scene. The road was reopened at around 7.15pm after the investigation and clearance were completed.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage that could assist the investigation to come forward. Information or footage can be submitted via the police website or by calling 101, quoting incident number 50260159468.
The collision has raised concerns about road safety on the A376. Authorities continue to encourage motorists to drive carefully and report any suspicious activity or relevant information to support ongoing inquiries.
Originally published by UKNIP.
