Police appeal for witnesses after van driver flees Bideford collision


Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a van driver left the scene of a collision in Bideford, which happened at around 6.30pm on Friday, October 23 on Buckleigh Road.
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a van driver left the scene of a collision in Bideford.
The incident happened at around 6.30pm on Friday, October 23 on Buckleigh Road. A red Honda Jazz was travelling along the road when a white panel or transit-style van pulled out from a side road and struck the offside of the car. The van driver then left without stopping.
A passenger in the Honda suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for checks.
Officers believe the van’s registration begins DX24. Following the collision, it is likely to have a missing headlight and red paint damage.
Anyone with information, particularly dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area, is asked to call 101 or visit the Devon and Cornwall Police website, quoting reference 50260285093.