Fatal road traffic collision, Torquay

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal road traffic collision on Torwood Street, Torquay, on Sunday 31st August.

Officers were called at around 5.05pm on Sunday 31 August to reports of the collision involving a black Audi Q5, a blue Suzuki SV 650 motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger.

Sadly, the motorcycle rider, who was in his 20s and from Hampshire, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin are aware and are being supported.

The car drivers were uninjured and stopped at the scene.

Following initial enquires into the circumstances of the collision, the Audi driver – a man in his 20s from Plymouth - was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting log 549 of 31st August 2025.

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