Police appeal after East Devon crash

At 15:53 hours on Sunday 11th June 2017, Police were notified of a two vehicle road traffic collision (RTC) at Heathfield Cross, Westhayes, near Colyford in East Devon.

The collision involved a white Iveco Daily Panel Van and a white Triumph Dayton 675R motorcycle. The Triumph was on the main A3052, heading from the Lyme Regis direction towards Colyford.

The Iveco was emerging from a minor road at Heathfield Cross. Weather and road conditions at the time were believed to be dry with good visibility.

The Iveco emerged into the carriageway as the Triumph was approaching the crossroads. A collision occurred with the Triumph hitting the Iveco initially to the offside and across the front of the vehicle. The rider of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. 

Officers from Exeter Roads Policing Team and the Serious Collision Investigation Team attended the scene and are appealing for further witnesses to come forward quoting log number DCP-20170611 - 0592.