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08 Jan 2026

Police appeal after serious quad bike collision near Bovey Tracey

A man in his 70s was taken to hospital following the collision near Ilsington

road closed for four weeks

Road closure sign © Copyright Kenneth Allen

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision near Ilsington, close to Bovey Tracey, in South Devon.

Officers were called at about 11.50am on Tuesday 6 January to a rural road in the Ilsington area.

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The collision involved a quad bike. The rider, a man in his 70s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The road was closed while officers carried out enquiries at the scene. It reopened at around 3.35pm.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team thanked members of the public for their patience during the closure.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police via the force website or by calling 101, quoting log number 284 of 6 January 2026.

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