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Fatal Crash Claims Second Life on A386
22 May
Summary
- A second man died days after a three-vehicle collision.
- The crash occurred on the A386 between Hatherleigh and Folly Gate.
- Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage.
A devastating three-vehicle collision on the A386 near Okehampton has resulted in the deaths of two men. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon between Hatherleigh and Folly Gate.
Emergency services responded to the scene involving a BMW estate, a Ford Transit van, and a Citroen van. The initial casualty was the 33-year-old driver of the BMW, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Further tragedy struck when the 74-year-old driver of the Ford Transit, from the Bude area, succumbed to his serious injuries on Thursday. His family has been informed.
The driver of the third vehicle, a Citroen van, was uninjured. The road was closed for several hours for investigation and recovery. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage to assist their ongoing investigation.
