Man who died following serious incident on A30 near Redruth was in his 30s
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious
Last updated 1st Sep 2021
It has been confirmed that a man who died following a serious incident on Cornwall's A30 was in his 30s.
He was found near Illogan after concerns were raised for a person's welfare.
Police were called to the stretch between Redruth and Tolvaddon early on Wednesday morning.
The road ha reopened eastbound but westbound is still closed.
Officers say the death is not being treated as suspicious and the man's family have been told.
In an updated statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called at around 5.20am on Wednesday 1 September after concern was raised for the welfare of a man found on the A30 near Illogan, Redruth.
"Emergency services attended and a local man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious.
"The A30 was initially closed in both directions between Avers and Tolvaddon.
"This has caused significant traffic disruption in the area.
"The eastbound carriageway was reopened at around 12.15pm.
"The westbound carriageway and the Broad Lane overbridge remain closed."
It has now been confirmed that the road has reopened in both directions.
Inrix Traffic and Travel said: "Traffic returned to normal, police incident over on A30 Westbound between Avers Roundabout and A3047 (Tolvaddon). Previous congestion to routes through Pool and Redruth as traffic diverts.
"The eastbound side re-opened at 12:15 and the westbound side re-opened at 14:55. Broad Lane which crosses over the A30 re-opened at 13:35."
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