Police confirm serious A30 crash in Cornwall was fatal
Officers say a driver in his 80s died at the scene near Victoria on Monday night
Last updated 31st May 2022
Police have confirmed an elderly driver has died following a serious crash on Cornwall's A30.
Officers say the man in his 80s from the Truro area was pronounced dead at the scene near Victoria.
A female passenger suffered minor injuries after a Land Rover Discovery, which was towing a caravan, came off the road.
Both carriageways were closed on Monday night, to allow the Cornwall Air Ambulance to land.
A full investigation was carried out, before the scene was handed over to Highways at around 5am on Tuesday and the road was later reopened.
Devon and Cornwall Police are asking anyone who saw what happened just after 7pm, or who has dashcam footage, to contact them via 101.
In a statement released on Tuesday morning, the force said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a silver Land Rover Discovery which was towing a caravan on the A30 westbound carriageway near Victoria at around 7.15pm on Monday 30th May.
"Both carriageways of the A30 were closed to allow the Cornwall Air Ambulance to land.
"The male driver of the vehicle, a man in his 80s, from the Truro area, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
"The female passenger was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
"Local officers, as well as officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team, attended and once a forensic investigation had been conducted, the scene was handed over to Highways at around 4.55am.
"Officers are working to establish the cause of this collision.
"Police would like to thank the public for their patience while they investigated the scene.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 803 of 30/05/22".