Man dies after serious collision on A30 at Launceston
Police were called at around 7.30am on Sunday
Last updated 25th Nov 2024
A man has died following a serious collision on the A30 at Launceston.
Police were called at around 7.30am to the westbound carriageway just prior to the Pennygillam off slip on Sunday 24 November.
The collision was reported to have involved two highways 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 a number of hours while an investigation and recovery work took place at the scene.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.
Police are asking anyone with any relevant information and dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact them via their website or by calling 101 quoting log 277 24/11/24.