Motorcyclist dies after collision with a car in Paignton

Police were called to a road traffic collision which occurred just prior 2am this morning (Sunday 4 August) on Kings Ash Road in Paignton. The collision occurred between a small hatchback car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man from Buckfast, was treated by paramedics who attended the scene and medical staff at Torbay hospital but tragically died later this morning. 

Collision investigators and detectives have been investigating the case overnight and during the course of the day in order to piece together the circumstances surrounding the collision. A post mortem will be conducted in the next few days. A 37-year-old male from Trelissick Road in Paignton has been arrested and will be interviewed in connection with this collision.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed any incidents involving a red VW Golf and a motorcycle in the vicinity of Tweenaway Cross on either the Totnes Road or Kings Ash Road between 1am and 2am this morning to contact them on 101 and quote log 141 04/08/13.