Police confirm man's death after serious crash on main road in west Cornwall
The single-vehicle collision closed a stretch of the A394 through the night
Last updated 3rd Aug 2022
Police have confirmed a serious crash on the A394 in west Cornwall was fatal.
Officers say one vehicle was involved in the collision at Porthleven, late on Tuesday night.
Tragically, a man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family have been informed.
The incident happened at around 10.30pm on 2nd August, closing the road through the night.
Specialist teams have been carrying out an investigation at the scene, but the road has now reopened.
Devon & Cornwall Police have since released more details, to confirm the man who died was 19 and from Helston.
A force spokesperson said: "Police were called at 10.35pm last night to the A394 at Porthleven following a report of a single vehicle collision.
"A man has been confirmed deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
"The road was closed whilst officers carried out an investigation at the scene".
Traffic and travel service, Inrix, said: "The A394 in both directions has re-opened after earlier accident investigation work from B3304 Porthleven turn off (Porthleven) to B3302 (Helston).
"It reopened just before 09:00 after an accident late last night".
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