Family pay tribute to 'loving father, loving brother and loving son' - Fatal crash near Chulmleigh

Leighton Curtis, 26, from Exeter - Credit: DC Policeplaceholder image
Leighton Curtis, 26, from Exeter - Credit: DC Police

Police are continuing to make enquiries to establish the circumstances of the crash

Police have named a man who died after a crash on the A377 near Chumleigh on Saturday, July 15.

Leighton Curtis, 26, from Exeter, (pictured) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

In a tribute to him, his family said: “He was a loving father, loving brother and loving son who will be deeply missed.

“All the family are devastated and need time to grieve.”

The family have asked for privacy so they can come to terms with their loss.

Officers continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision, which happened at around 4.25pm on the A377 near Leigh Cross, Chumleigh.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the website or by calling 101 quoting log 620 of 15/7/23.

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