Teenager dies in single-vehicle Otterton crash
Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward
Last updated 30th Apr 2025
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a fatal crash near Otterton.
The incident happened earlier this week (April 29) - and they're now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car on Pinn Lane, near Otterton, at around 2.15am, and emergency services attended the scene.
An 18-year-old man from the Holsworthy area sustained serious injuries.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Two other men were injured, with both requiring hospital treatment.
One was discharged later, the other remains in hospital.
We're told local road closures were put in place while officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out an examination of the scene.
The road closure was handed over to highways at around 1.30pm.
An 18-year-old man from the Wadebridge area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink. He has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
A second man, aged 18 from the Bodmin area, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been de-arrested, while he remains in hospital.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police quoting reference number 50250105506.