Devon and Cornwall Police have released a statement following the fatal suspected hit-and-run that killed 27-year-old Jamie Symons on Wednesday morning.

Officers have today, Friday, September 29, named the man who died following a collision with a vehicle on Wednesday, September 27.

Emergency services were called just before 12.40am to a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle on the A379 College Way between Coronation Park and Townstal Road in Dartmouth.

The pedestrian, 27-year-old local man Jamie Symons, received injuries that proved to be fatal. His next of kin were informed.

Sgt Gary Williamson said: “We are asking the public to contact police urgently with information on a vehicle we are seeking information on.

“Anyone who saw a silver/metallic blue Citroen Saxo in the area of Dartmouth on the night of Tuesday 26 September and any time on Wednesday 27 September is asked to contact police quoting log 26 27/09/17.”

The Major Crime Investigation Team are currently assisting the Roads Policing team with their investigation.

A 20-year-old man from Dartmouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody.

Officers are urging anyone with information to contact police via [email protected] or phone 101.

You can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111