Fatal road traffic collision, A39 Camelford
A St Austell man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on the A39 near Camelford.
Officers were called to the scene at around 10.05am on Monday 2 November following reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a cream Volvo bulk tipper lorry and a grey Volkswagen Polo.
The driver of car, a 57-year-old man from Nuneaton, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the tipper, a man in his 50s from St Austell, suffered minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.
The road was closed in both directions between the junctions for Slaughter Bridge and Davidstow. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance at the scene and their understanding and patience.
Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and would like to hear from any witnesses who has not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.
If you can assist, please call 101 or visit our website quoting log 202 of 02/11/26.
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