Woman dies following crash between Redruth and Helston
A man in his 30s was arrested and released under investigation
Police have issued an appeal after a woman died in a crash between Redruth and Helston.
Two vehicles were involved on the B3297 at Burras on Tuesday afternoon (19th July).
Sadly a 34-year-old woman died at the scene and her family are being supported by specialist officers.
A man in his 30s was arrested and released under investigation.
Officers want anyone who saw what happened at around 1.30pm, or who has dashcam footage, to get in touch.
A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called at around 1.30pm to an incident involving a white Ford Ranger and a grey Fiat Punto.
"The female driver of the Fiat, from the Cornwall area, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"A man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
"Officers from the force’s Roads Policing Team attended the scene to investigate and establish how the collision occurred.
" The road was closed for several hours while a specialist examination took place.
"Officers are appealing for witnesses and in particular for anyone with dashcam footage of the incident, or the vehicles involved prior to it, to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log 485 of 19th July 2022.