OFFICERS from the Devon and Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision on the A38

A police spokesperson said: ‘We were called around 10.30am on Sunday, October 2, by a member of the public who had discovered an overturned Grey Honda Civic that had left the road between Deep Lane and Smithaleigh near Plymouth, eastbound on the A38.

‘The vehicle had sustained significant damage and a partial closure was put on to the A38 to allow emergency services to attend and access the scene.

‘Localised searches took place and the body of a man was located near the vehicle; he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

He has since been identified as a 27-year-old male who was staying in the Plymouth area; his next-of-kin have been informed.

‘Our enquires continue in relation to this incident and we continue to appeal for witnesses. We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area from the early hours of Saturday, October 1,through to 10.30am on Sunday, October 2, who may have any information that can assist with our investigation.

‘Please contact police via our website here, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101 quoting 330 of Sunday 2 October.’