A MAN has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old woman was killed on an A-road in the early hours.
The tragedy unfolded on the A379, Devon, at around 4.45am on Wednesday April 23.
Devon and Cornwall Police responded to reports of a crash in Kingsbridge and sadly pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Officers arrested Rowan Sutton, 30, on suspicion of murder and he has now been charged with the offence.
He remains in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Cops also questioned a man in his 50s under caution on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
He has been released under investigation.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in Kingsbridge.
“Rowan Sutton, 30, from West Charleton Court, Kingsbridge, has been charged with murder. He is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 April and remains in custody until then.
“An investigation was launched after police were called at around 4.45am on Wednesday 23 April and notified of an alleged incident involving a woman, on the A379, Embankment Road, at New Bridge, Kingsbridge.
“Despite the efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.
“A man in his 50s has been interviewed under caution as a voluntary attender on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation.”
Detective Superintendent Rachael Bentley said: “We are continuing to support the victim’s family through specially trained officers.
“Our investigation remains ongoing and I’d like to thank the community for their patience and support while investigation work has been carried out.”
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