Did you witness a fatal accident near Totnes?

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a fatal collision near Totnes.

The accident happened just before 2pm on Friday 14 February 2014 on the A385 near Harberton.

The vehicle, a black Ford Focus was travelling from Totnes towards Avonwick when it left the road and collided with a tree.

The driver, the single occupant of the vehicle, received injuries which proved to be fatal. He is believed to be a man in his 40s from the Plymouth area.

The road was closed while investigations took place at the scene and reopened around 8.45pm.

Members of the public assisted with first aid at the scene and officers are now keen to trace anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the car travelling shortly before the incident to call police on 101 quoting reference 493 of 14 February 2014.