Appeal after serious collision in Plymouth

It happened on Saturday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 26th Oct 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage, after a serious road traffic collision on the A386 Tavistock Road, Plymouth.

It happened at approximately 8:50am on Saturday 24 October, on the Plymouth-bound carriageway, during a period of heavy rain.

An orange BMW car left the carriageway and collided with a bus shelter. A pedestrian, waiting near the shelter, sustained serious injuries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or the circumstances leading up to it.

Motorists travelling on the A386, at around the time of the incident, who may have dashcam footage, are also asked to come forward.

Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact police quoting log 203 of 24 October 2026.

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