Police have confirmed that a man died in the accident on the A30 last Friday, and they are appealing for witnesses.

It happened at Daisymount Cross at about 12.20pm on Friday, July 9.

No details of the accident have been released, but police say a man in his 50s suffered serious injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been told.

The A30 was closed in both directions between Daisymount and Honiton while an investigation took place. Both carriageways were re-opened at about 6.15pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information about it, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 354 of 9 July.