Two fatalities in Okehampton road collision

Two men have tragically died following a single-vehicle collision on the B3260 near Okehampton in the early hours of Monday morning, December 16.

Officers were called to the scene around 3:15am after a blue MG ZS was involved in the incident. The fire and ambulance services also attended the scene.

A 20-year-old man from Kingsteignton was pronounced dead at the scene, while an 18-year-old man from Chagford was transported to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but sadly passed away before arrival.

The driver, a 20-year-old man from Chagford, suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening or life-changing. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs and causing death by dangerous driving.

The B3260 was closed for several hours to allow roads policing officers and forensic collision investigators to carry out a detailed investigation into the incident.

Chief Inspector Dean Drury said: “Our thoughts continue to be with everybody affected by this tragic collision. We are working hard to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and provide support for those who require it.”

Officers from the Roads Policing Team are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward, quoting police log 69 of 17 December 2024.