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Teenage crash victim named

Brandon Martin, 16, died near his home town

A 16-year-old boy who died in a fatal collision at Cullompton on 21 October has been named as Brandon Martin.

He was fatally injured after a car left the B3181 between Cullompton and Willand, collided with a tree stump and overturned.

Brandon was the front seat passenger. He died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle was treated in hospital for minor injuries.

An 18-year-old man from Cullompton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was released under investigation pending further enquiries. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 quoting log 112 of 21/10/18.

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