Witnesses sought after serious motorcycle crash on A38 near Exeter

Police investigation ongoing into collision involving red Honda motorcycle

Author: Katy WhitePublished 22nd Jun 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious traffic collision on the A38 Harcombe Bends, heading towards Exeter.

The incident occurred around 2.50pm on Sunday 21st June and involved a red Honda motorcycle.

A man in his 20s sustained serious injuries and his next of kin have been informed.

The road was temporarily closed to facilitate the investigation at the scene.

The Roads Policing Team expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the road closure.

Officers are seeking any witnesses who saw the motorcycle prior to the collision and encourage individuals with relevant information or dash-cam footage to come forward by contacting police.

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