Woman, 33, killed in crash on Devon A-road as another driver fights for life

14 Oct 2026 • 10:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman, 33, killed in crash on Devon A-road as another driver fights for life

  • A 33-year-old local woman has died following a three-vehicle collision on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes, Devon, which occurred just before 8pm on Tuesday evening.
  • The fatal crash involved a black Perodua Myvi compact hatchback driven by the deceased woman, alongside a blue Skoda Kamiq and a white Hyundai i30.
  • The male driver of the blue Skoda Kamiq sustained severe injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital, where he currently remains in a critical condition.
  • Police officers arrested the driver of the white Hyundai i30, a local man in his 40s, for failing to provide a preliminary drugs test after he was treated for minor injuries.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police closed the major road overnight to carry out scene investigations before reopening it on Wednesday afternoon, and officers are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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