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Woman dies in three-car crash near Totnes; driver arrested
A three-car collision happened on the A381 near Totnes shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, October 13.
A 33-year-old woman driving a Perodua died at the scene.
The driver of a Skoda is in critical condition in hospital.
A man in his 40s who was driving a Hyundai was arrested after failing to provide a preliminary drugs test; he is being treated for minor injuries.
The collision took place in Halwell, and the road was closed for several hours while police investigated.
Police are asking witnesses and drivers with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
The investigation is continuing, and police say information can be given online or by calling 101 with reference number 50260275198.
A 33-year-old woman died in a three-car collision on the A381 near Totnes.
The crash happened in Halwell shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, October 13.
The woman was driving a black Perodua Myvi.
A man in his 40s who was driving a white Hyundai i30 was arrested after failing to provide a preliminary drugs test.
The driver of a blue Skoda Kamiq remains in critical condition in hospital.
Police are seeking witnesses, relevant information and dashcam footage.
- Who
- A 33-year-old woman died; the Skoda driver was critically injured, and the Hyundai driver was arrested.
- What
- A three-car collision killed the Perodua driver. The Hyundai driver was arrested after failing to provide a preliminary drugs test.
- When
- Shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, October 13.
- Where
- The A381 in Halwell, near Totnes.
- Why
- Not stated
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The three-car collision occurred on the A381 in Halwell.
The Perodua driver died at the scene, while the Skoda driver was taken to hospital in critical condition.
The Hyundai driver was arrested after failing to provide a preliminary drugs test.
- Location
- A381 in Halwell, near Totnes
- Time
- Shortly before 8pm, Tuesday, October 13
- Vehicles
- Black Perodua Myvi, blue Skoda Kamiq and white Hyundai i30
- Fatality
- 33-year-old woman, driver of the Perodua Myvi
- Arrest
- Hyundai driver, a man in his 40s, arrested after failing to provide a preliminary drugs test