Murder arrest after fatal crash

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a mother-of-two in a car crash.

Alison Langton, 33, from Dawlish, Devon, died when her Honda car was in collision with a Ford Mondeo in Sannerville Way, Exminster on Thursday.

The 33-year-old driver of the Mondeo was arrested. The local man is being treated for non-life threatening injuries at an undisclosed hospital.

Police said the arrested man and Ms Langton did not know each other.

Ms Langton's family issued a statement which said she would be sorely missed.

'Outgoing personality'

"Alison was a fantastic mother of two children aged 11 and 14 years, she was a popular fun-loving girl with many friends.

"Alison would light up the room with her bubbly and outgoing personality.

"She will be sorely missed by all of her family and friends".

Police said the investigation into Ms Langton's death was being carried out by officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team and specialist officers from the force's traffic department.