A woman from Plymouth has died following a serious crash on the A30 near Exeter Airport. Devon and Cornwall Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as investigations continue.
Emergency services were called at around 12.05pm on Sunday 3 August to reports of a collision involving a blue BMW 5 Series Saloon on the westbound slip road for Exeter Airport at Clyst Honiton.
The passenger in the vehicle, a woman in her 30s from Plymouth, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, a man in his 30s who is also from Plymouth, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Their next of kin have been informed.
The A30 was closed for several hours while officers from the Roads Policing Team carried out investigations. Police have thanked the public for their patience during the closure.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A30 westbound slip road for Exeter Airport, at Clyst Honiton.
"Officers were called at around 12:05pm on Sunday 3 August to reports of the collision involving a Blue BMW 5 Series Saloon.
"Sadly, the passenger in the vehicle – a woman in her 30s from Plymouth – was declared deceased at the scene.
"The male driver, who is also from Plymouth and in his 30s, was taken to hospital having suffered serious injuries. Their next of kin are aware.
"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 our website or by calling 101 quoting log 430 of 3 August 2025."
Police are urging anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash or who may have dashcam footage to come forward as it could be vital to their investigation.
Information can be reported online at the Devon and Cornwall Police website or by calling 101 and quoting log 430 of 3 August 2025.
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