Infant dead following Tavistock crash

She died at Bristol Children's hospital

A second person has died as a result of a fatal collision near Tavistock on Monday.

A 10-month-old girl who was taken to Bristol Children’s Hospital with serious injuries died in the early hours of Thursday 29 August. 
 
Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the collision which involved a Vauxhall Astra and a Kia Rio at Iron Railings Cross, on an unnamed road near Tavistock at around 12.55pm on Monday 26 August.
 
A 46-year-old local man, who was the front seat passenger in the Kia, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
 
Three other people remain in hospital after sustaining serious injuries. 
 
Three others sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged.
 
Sergeant Troy Bennett, of the Serious Collisions Investigation Team, said: “This is a tragic incident, and the thoughts of our officers are with the family and friends of all those involved.
 
“This will have shocked and saddened the community, especially with the death of a young child. We are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
 
“Specialist officers are supporting the families involved.”
 
A man in his 30s from Peterborough has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released on bail, pending further enquiries.