Motorcycle rider dies in crash near St Austell

Emergency services were called to the B3274 yesterday (Tuesday 1 August)

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 2nd Aug 2023

Police investigating a fatal crash on the B3274 near St Austell are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were called to the scene between Roche and Stenalees at 7.45am yesterday (Tuesday 1 August). The crash involved a tipper lorry and a green Kawasaki motorcycle.

As a result, a 39-year-old man from Roche, who was the motorcycle rider, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The female driver of the lorry was uninjured.

The road was closed while forensic collision investigation work was carried out at the scene. It was reopened at around 4.10pm.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting log number 131 of 01/08/23.

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