St Austell man arrested after fatal A39 crash near Camelford

If you were driving the A39 near Camelford on Monday morning, police may want to see what your dashcam caught.

A St Austell man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on the road near Camelford.

What happened

Officers were called to the scene at around 10.05am on Monday (2 November) following reports of a two-vehicle 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 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.

Road closed between Slaughter Bridge and Davidstow

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

Police thanked members of the public for their help at the scene, and for their understanding and patience while the road was shut.

Witness and dashcam appeal

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision. They would like to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and from anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 or contact Devon and Cornwall Police online, quoting log 202 of 02/11/26.