Woman in her 50's dies after road accident in St Austell
It happened Friday evening on B3274 Bodmin road
Police are appealing for witness and information following a fatal road traffic collision in St Austell.
Officers were called at around 1020pm to the B3274 Bodmin Road near St Austell on Friday 13th October.
The collision involved a white moped and silver Vauxhall Vivaro van which left the scene of the accident.
The moped rider, a female in their 50’s from the St Austell area was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.
A 28-year-old local male was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He has since been released on bail.
The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.
Anyone with any relevant information, CCTV or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked contact police via their website or by calling 101.