Police investigating a serious road traffic collision in Torquay at the weekend are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a red Vauxhall Astra and a building on Teignmouth Road, Torquay at around 9.55pm on Sunday 16 March.
Police, Southwestern Ambulance Trust, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance all attended the scene.
A 45-year-old local man sustained life-changing injuries, and was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
The road was closed whilst a forensic examination took place. Officers from the Roads Policing Team wish to thank the public for their patience.
A 32-year-old man from Torquay was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody at this time.
A second person, who is thought to have left the scene of the collision, is being sought in relation to this incident.
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 50250066320.
Toby Carter, 23, of Babbacombe Rd, previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Exeter Crown Court in October. Yesterday he was sentenced to three years &four months in prison disqualified from driving for five years upon release.
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