A30 Cornwall: Man dies after serious crash in Launceston

Police were called at around 7.30am to the westbound carriageway just before the Pennygillam off slip in Launceston on Sunday, November 24. It was reported that the collision involved two highway maintenance vehicles and a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV). A man in his 50s, from one of the highway maintenance vehicles, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

Sadly, he died later yesterday evening. His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers. Another occupant of the highway maintenance vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to hospital.

The HGV driver, a 51-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. The A30 was closed for several hours while an investigation and recovery work took place at the scene.

Police are now appealing for anyone with relevant information or dash-cam footage to come forward.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

“Anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 277 24/11/24.”