Lorry driver arrested after Warwickshire man dies in A39 crash in Cornwall

Police want to hear from witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 4 hours ago

A lorry driver has been arrested after the death of a Warwickshire man in a crash on the A39 in Cornwall.

Police were called to the scene at around 10.05am on Monday 2nd November after a reports of a collision involving a cream Volvo bulk tipper lorry and a grey Volkswagen Polo.

The driver of the car, a 57-year-old man from Nuneaton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The lorry driver suffered minor injuries.

The driver of the lorry, a man in his 50s from St Austell, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

The A39 was closed in both directions between the junctions for Slaughter Bridge and Davidstow.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and want to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, and from anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.

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