18-year-old arrested
A teenager has died following a crash on a rural road between Sidmouth and East Budleigh.
Devon and Cornwall Policewere called to a road traffic collision on Pinn Lane near Otterton at around 2.15am on Tuesday 29 April.
An 18-year-old man from the Holsworthy area sustained serious injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Two other men were injured in the collision, with both requiring hospital treatment. One was discharged later, the other remains in hospital.
Local road closures were put in place while officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out an examination of the scene. The road closure was handed over to highways at around 1.30pm.
An 18-year-old man from the Wadebridge area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink. He has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
A second man, aged 18 from the Bodmin area, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been de-arrested, while he remains in hospital.
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