Shocking Road Incident in St Ives: Urgent Witness Appeal

In a grave turn of events, emergency services were summoned to a serious collision in St Ives last night, which resulted in severe injuries for two pedestrians.

The distressing incident occurred at approximately 7:45 PM on 30 April, involving a grey BMW 1 Series and two individuals on Trelyon Avenue.

Casualties Rushed to Hospital

The collision left both pedestrians—a man and a woman—with serious injuries. They were promptly taken to the hospital, where the condition of one has been described as life-threatening. The community is left in shock as the victims fight for their recovery.

Driver Arrested

Following the incident, the 45-year-old male driver of the BMW was arrested by the police. He is suspected of causing serious injury by driving without due care and attention. After his arrest, he was released on bail pending further enquiries into the devastating event.

Road Closure and Investigation

Trelyon Avenue was closed for an extended period of about eight hours to facilitate a thorough examination by forensic collision investigators and for the vehicle’s recovery. The police expressed their gratitude to the public for their patience during the road closure.

Witnesses Sought

The Devon and Cornwall Police’s Roads Policing Team is urgently calling for witnesses to the incident. They request that anyone who saw what happened, or who has any information, to come forward. Witnesses can contact the police on 101 or through their website, quoting reference 50240103458. The appeal aims to gather more information to aid in the investigation and bring clarity to this tragic event.

Community Impact

As the investigation continues, the community is urged to remain alert and cooperative with law enforcement to help bring resolution to this tragic occurrence. The incident serves as a stark reminder of road safety importance, resonating deeply within the St Ives community and beyond.