Teenager dies after crash in Callington
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage
Last updated 18th Jan 2024
A teenager has died after being hit by a car on the A388 in Callington.
Officers were called to the scene, close to the junction with Stoke Road, at around 5.53pm yesterday (Wednesday 17 January).
The collision involved a silver-coloured Mitsubishi colt and a pedestrian.
Devon and Cornwall Police say a 17-year-old girl died as a result. A spokesperson for the force said:
"At approximately 5.53pm on Wednesday 17 January 2024, police were called to a report of a single vehicle having been in collision with a pedestrian on the A388 close to the junction with Stoke Road in Callington.
"A silver-coloured Mitsubishi colt had been involved in the collision. The male driver remained at the scene and is helping with enquiries.
"As a result of the collision a 17-year-old local female sadly passed away having been conveyed to Derriford hospital. Next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers.
"Response officers, Southwest Ambulance Services along with officers from the Roads Policing Team and the Forensic Collision Investigation team attended the scene.
"Officers would like to thank those members of the public who had stopped and assisted at the scene.
"Any witnesses or anyone in the area at the time with dashcam footage that may assist the enquiry and we've not spoken to at the scene are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101 and/or web services quoting log dcp-20240117-0580."