Family pay tribute following fatal collision in Plymouth

Police have named a man who died following a collision on Embankment Road on Saturday 7 January.

Jay Whiting, 21, from Plymouth, sustained serious injuries in the single-vehicle collision which happened at around 2.10am.

Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene, he died later in hospital.

The family of Jay have 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.”

Officers continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via our website here or by calling 101, quoting log 59 of 7/1/23.