Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision near Otterton on Tuesday 29 April and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car on Pinn Lane, near Otterton, at around 2.15am on Tuesday 29 April.
Emergency services attended the scene.
An 18-year-old man from the Holsworthy area sustained serious injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced deceased 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.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250105506.
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