Pedestrian killed by lorry on A38

Motorists were facing severe delays this lunchtime after a pedestrian was killed on the A38.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal collision at South Brent.

The collision between a male pedestrian and a DAF HGV happened on the northbound carriageway near to the Shell Carew garage around 11am today [20 May].

The male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. It has been reported that he stepped out in front of the garden.

The A38 is currently closed at Ivybridge and diversions are in place.

Police, the fire service, ambulance crews and the air ambulance are at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the man on the A38 prior to the incident is asked to contact police by email via 101@dc.police.uk or by telephone on 101, quoting log 290 of 20/05/16.