Devon and Cornwall Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision near Bovey Tracey yesterday afternoon (Tuesday January 6).

Officers were called at around 11.50am to a rural road in the Islington area, near Bovey Tracey, on Tuesday 6 January.

It was reported that the collision involved a quad bike and the rider, a man in his 70s, sustained serious injuries. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene. It was reopened at around 3.35pm.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team have thanked the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, should contact the police via its website or by calling 101 quoting log number 284 of 6/1/26