Police Confirm Second Child Death After A30 Crash Near Connor Downs

Last Friday’s collision on the A30 near Connor Downs has claimed a second young life. A five-year-old boy who was taken to Bristol Children’s Hospital with serious injuries died on Tuesday, four days after the multi-vehicle crash that also killed an eight-year-old boy at the scene.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the second death on Tuesday 2nd June.

What Happened on the A30

Officers were called to the westbound carriageway of the A30 shortly before 11am on Friday 29th May. The collision involved multiple vehicles, and the eight-year-old boy died at the scene. We covered the initial incident here.

Two women were also in the car with the boys. A woman in her 70s is being treated for serious injuries at Derriford Hospital. A woman in her 40s was treated at Derriford and has since been discharged.

Relatives of those involved are being supported by specially trained officers.

Arrest and Ongoing Investigation

A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Andy Heath, of the Devon and Cornwall Police Serious Collisions Investigation Team, said: “I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away following Friday’s collision on the A30.

“It is important that the family are given the privacy needed at this difficult time and my thoughts remain with them and others affected by this tragic incident. Investigators continue to support the relatives while we secure the evidence required in this case.”

Witness Appeal Still Open

Andy is still asking the public for help. He said: “I would like to thank those who have responded to our witness appeals this week and ask that any witness who has not yet contacted us or anyone with relevant dash-cam to please call 101 or make contact via our website quoting 50260136471.”