Police have named a man who died in a crash on the M5 last week. Richard Ede, from the Plymouth area, was involved in a collision on the southbound carriageway between junction 27 for Tiverton and junction 28 for Cullompton on Sunday, June 12.
An air ambulance landed at the scene, and the motorway was closed for several hours. The 55-year-old was taken to hospital where police confirmed he later died, reports Devon Live.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said Mr Ede's next of kin had been informed of his death.
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"Police were called at around 11:50am on Sunday 12 June following reports of a collision having occurred on the M5 southbound, between junction 27 for Tiverton and junction 28 for Cullompton," the spokesperson said.
"One driver was airlifted to hospital but died soon after. He has been named as 55-year-old Richard Ede from the Plymouth area; his next of kin have been informed.
"The road was closed for several hours, and we would like to thank the public for their patience and support shown during this time. Anyone with any information, or who may have dash cam footage that could aid police with the investigation is asked to contact 101@dc.polcie.uk quoting log number 402 12 June."
