Accident A3072, Bude, Cornwall 15-year-old seriously injured
The accident happened on the A3072 between Holsworthy and Bude on Saturday morning.
A 24-year-old man also suffered serious injuries was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following the accident at around 11:30am and then de-arrested to allow him to be taken to hospital.
Holsworthy Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the single vehicle collision at Weekstone Cross, Holsworthy.
Police say the 15-year-old was left with serious, potentially life changing injuries following the accidnet and was taken to Derriford Hospital for emergency treatment.
After being 'de-aarested' the 24-year-old was also taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.
The road was closed by police to allow an investigation to take place.
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A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Holsworthy Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A3072 between Holsworthy and Bude.
"At 11.30pm on Saturday 23 September 2023 Officers were called to reports that there had been a single vehicle collision at Weekstone Cross, Holsworthy.
"As a result of the collision a 15-year-old child received serious, potentially life changing injuries and was conveyed to Derriford Hospital for emergency treatment.
"A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and later de-arrested whilst enquiries continue. He was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
"The road was closed while collision investigation work was carried out at the scene.
"Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 1033 of 23/09/23."
References
- ^ Children's book illustrator died on holiday after Tuk Tuk scooter was hit (www.falmouthpacket.co.uk)