18-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falmouth Road Traffic Collision
A pedestrian who was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Falmouth has sadly died.
Officers were called to Dracaena Avenue at around 7.50am on Wednesday 21st January to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a local 18-year-old woman, was taken to hospital as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision.
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Death Confirmed
Police have confirmed that she tragically passed away in hospital on 11th February.
Her next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers.
Police Appeal Continues
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with relevant information or dash-cam footage to come forward.
Anyone who can help is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting log 122 of the 21st January 2026.
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