Woman dies and man arrested after three-vehicle A381 crash near Totnes
Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam footage after the crash in Halwell
A woman has died and a driver remains in a critical condition in hospital after a crash involving three vehicles on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes.
Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called just before 8pm on Tuesday 13th October.
The crash involved a black Perodua Myvi, a blue Skoda Kamiq and a white Hyundai i30.
Woman died at the scene
Police said the driver of the Perodua, a 33-year-old local woman, died at the scene.
The driver of the Skoda remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Police said the families of the woman and the Skoda driver have been informed.
Arrest and road closure
The driver of the Hyundai, a local man in his 40s, was arrested for failing to provide a preliminary drugs test.
Police said he is being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
The road was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out at the scene.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team thanked the public for their patience.
Appeal for witnesses
Police are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who has relevant information or dashcam footage, to get in touch.
People can contact Devon and Cornwall Police through its website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50260275198.