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    Plymouth crash victim named

    Jay Whiting, 21, died in a collision in Plymouth

    Jay Whiting was army rifleman

    A man who died following a collision on Embankment Road, Plymouth on Saturday 7 January has been named as local man Jay Whiting, 21.

    Mr Whiting was seriously injured in the single-vehicle collision around 2.10 a.m. that morning and despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital. His family has paid tribute to him.

    They said: “Jay Whiting was a beloved son and brother.

    “He was a proud rifleman for the British army and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

    “Our hearts are broken. We will talk about you every day. You are our boy, and we will always be with you.”

    Police fficers continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting log 59 of 7 January.

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