Serious crash on Cornwall's A390 was fatal, police confirm
Two other people are seriously injured after the collision near Lostwithiel
Last updated 24th Jul 2022
Police have confirmed a serious crash that closed a stretch of Cornwall's A390 through the night was fatal.
Two cars were caught in the collision at West Taphouse near Lostwithiel, where a driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers say a female passenger remains in a critical condition at Derriford Hospital.
Another driver was also taken to hospital with injuries described as serious.
The incident happened at around 11pm on Saturday 23rd July, closing the road until Sunday morning.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who saw the vehicles involved prior to the collision, is being asked to contact Devon & Cornwall Police via 101.
A force spokesperson said: "At approximately 23.02pm on Saturday July 23rd, emergency services were called to a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A390 near West Taphouse, Liskeard.
"The collision involved a Ford Fiesta travelling towards East Taphouse and a red Peugeot travelling towards Lostwithiel..
"Despite best efforts from members of the public and the emergency services, the driver of the Fiesta was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"A female passenger remains in a critical condition in Derriford Hospital.
"The driver of the Peugeot has also attended hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
"The Roads Policing Team carried out a thorough investigation at the scene.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who with dashcam footage or who may have witnessed either of the vehicles prior to the collision. They should contact police on 101, quoting log 1040 of July 23rd".