Serious injury collision, Barnstaple

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision near Barnstaple at the weekend.

Emergency services were called at around 2.40pm on Saturday 16 May to reports of a collision on Old School Lane, Fremington.

The collision involved a silver Mercedes and a parked and unattended red Range Rover.

A man in his 80s, who was a passenger in the Mercedes, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

The road was closed while emergency services managed the scene. It was reopened at around 10.30pm.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage or information that could assist the investigation, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the Force website or by calling 101, quoting log number 469 of 16/5/26.