Police appeal for information following a collision involving car and pedestrian at Wonford Hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian within the grounds of Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Police were notified at around 10.35am on Friday 17 October to the collision involving a black Toyota Yaris and a female pedestrian.

As a result of the collision, the woman – aged in her 70s – sustained serious head and leg injuries and was taken to hospital. Her next of kin are aware.

A road closure was put in place whilst specialist roads policing officers conducted an investigation, and officers wish to thank members of the public for their patience during the disruption

Anyone with any relevant information or dash camera footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact us via the website or by calling 101, quoting log 215 of 17/10/2025.

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