A 58 year old cyclist has died at Derriford Hospital as a result of his injuries following a collision involving a lorry on the A38.

At 10.53am on Friday (September 5) emergency services attended the collision on the A38 Exeter bound carriageway near Smithleigh, approximately one mile from Lee Mill.

The cyclist was treated at the scene before being taken by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the lorry was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody at Charles Cross Police Station.

A detailed investigation was carried out at the scene by Police Collision Investigators and staff from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

The man is expected to be formally identified today (Monday) to allow for all next of kin to be traced and informed.