Man in his 90s dies after three-vehicle crash in Penzance

A double-decker bus was involved in the collision on the 12th November

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 1st Dec 2020
Last updated 1st Dec 2020

A man in his 90s has died after a three-vehicle crash in Penzance.

A double-decker bus and two cars were involved in the collision on Chywoone Hill on the 12th of November.

The driver of one of the cars has now sadly died from his injuries and his wife, who is in her 80s, is still recovering in hospital.

Anyone who saw what happened at around 10.30am that morning or has dashcam footage is asked to contact police.

"Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of a collision involving a car and two other vehicles on Chywoone Hill, Penzance, at around 10.30am on Thursday 12th November.

"The male driver of a red Nissan Micra, who was in his 90s, has since died from the injuries he sustained in the collision. His wife, who is in her 80s and was a passenger in the car, is recovering in hospital.

"The other two vehicles involved were a grey Vauxhall Meriva and a double decker bus.

"Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision or was in the area at the time and may have information which could assist the police investigation into the circumstances of the incident."

Devon and Cornwall Police

Reports can be made to police by phoning 101 or by emailing 101@dc.police.uk quoting log number 224, 12/11/20.