A man faces charges after a fatal A35 crash killed mother of four Emma Smith on Oct. 22, 2025.

A 35-year-old man from Poole remains on police bail after a fatal crash on the A35 near Askerswell on October 22, 2025, which killed 37-year-old Emma Smith, a mother of four, and left a 28-year-old man from Plymouth with serious injuries. The collision involved a white and a grey BMW at 12:05 a.m. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating driving-related charges, and the inquest into her death has been adjourned to April 23, 2026, due to the ongoing probe. Tributes have honored her as a beloved mother, daughter, and sister.