10-year-old dies following Crediton collision

A child has died following a collision in Crediton at the weekend.

The 10-year-old boy, from the Crediton area, was involved in a collision with a white Vauxhall Combo van shortly before 1.35pm on Saturday 28 February at Threshers.

He was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but he died from his injuries.

His family have been informed.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with driving a vehicle that failed to stop after a road traffic collision, and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

He has been detained by police and will appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2 March.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log 397.