Police Appeal for Witnesses to Serious A388 Crash Near Launceston

Three vehicles, a closed road, and a rider taken to hospital with serious injuries. Officers are now asking anyone who was on the A388 near Dutson on Saturday afternoon to come forward.

What we know about the crash

Devon and Cornwall Police were called at around 2.40pm on Saturday 30th May to a three-vehicle collision on the A388 near Dutson, just outside Launceston.

The vehicles involved were two Yamaha motorbikes, one grey and one black, and a red Ford Fiesta.

South West Ambulance Service and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service joined officers at the scene. One of the riders, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The A388 between Dutson and St-Giles-on-the-Heath was closed while the scene was examined. The force has thanked drivers for their patience during the closure.

Police want to hear from witnesses

Officers from the Roads Policing Team are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or who has dashcam footage from the area at the time, to get in touch.

You can contact Devon and Cornwall Police through their website or call 101, quoting log 525 of 30/5/26.