28th May 2017

A local man in his 80s has died after a four-vehicle collision on the A39 between Kea Corner and Playing Place, Truro.  The accident happened on Friday morning.

The collision involved a red Vauxhall Corsa, a white Peugeot Motor Caravan, a blue Volkswagen Tiguan and a blue BMW 3 series.  The road was closed for several hours.

As a result, the driver of the red Vauxhall was taken to hospital where he later died. His next of kin has been informed.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collision Investigation Team attended the scene and are appealing for further witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact the team via 101@dc.police.uk or by phone on 101, quoting log number 290 of the 26th of May.