Man dies following serious crash on A30

A 45-year-old man has been arrested

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 3rd May 2024
Last updated 3rd May 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious crash on the A30 near Launceston.

Officers were called to the area of Plusha, near to Bodmin Moor Services, on Thursday 2 May at around 10.25pm.

Police, fire, ambulance and Cornwall Air Ambulance all attended the scene where two cars were involved - a Range Rover Evoque and a Honda Civic.

Sadly, a 38-year-old man, who was travelling in the Honda died at the scene. His next of kin are aware.

Three other people travelling in the vehicle were taken to Derriford Hospital, including one casualty in a serious condition.

The driver of the Honda, a 45-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody at this time.

The two people from the Range Rover were taken to Treliske Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference log 864 of 02/05/24.

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