Speeds of 94mph Recorded on Road That Has Killed Two

A Cornwall road is under increased police scrutiny after a string of fatal and serious collisions, with officers warning drivers to slow down before more lives are lost.

Devon & Cornwall Police Road Safety Team has highlighted serious concerns about speeding on the A391 distributor road between Holmbush and Carluddon, near St Austell, after recording speeds of nearly 100mph on a road with a 60mph limit.

The Numbers Behind the Warning

Over the past five years, the A391 has been the scene of two fatalities, seven collisions resulting in serious or life-changing injuries, and nine further injury collisions. The road is a busy single carriageway with stretches of three lanes in places, making high speeds particularly dangerous.

Officers have recorded speeds of up to 94mph on the route. Among the most alarming cases was a motorcycle carrying a pillion passenger travelling at those speeds, something police described as “most concerning.”

Motorcyclists Bearing the Brunt

Both of the fatalities on the road were motorcyclists, and police have been clear about the risk facing two-wheeled road users. Officers noted that while motorcyclists are not always at fault in collisions, they almost invariably come off the worst. At speeds such as those recorded, a collision is, in the words of the Road Safety Team, unlikely to be survivable.

What Happens Next

Police say they will continue to carry out regular visits to the A391 to tackle speeding and reduce casualties. The road is already one they monitor frequently, both in response to complaints from local residents and because of its collision history.

Their message to drivers is simple: “Please drive carefully. Don’t become another statistic.”