Serious injuries after motorcycle and van crash near Polbathic
A stretch of the A374 was closed for hours on Thursday evening while officers worked at the scene of a crash that has left a man with life changing injuries. Police are now asking anyone who was on that road, or who has dashcam footage from around that time, to come forward.
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What happened
Officers were called at around 8pm on Thursday 9 July to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and a van on the A374 near Polbathic, close to Torpoint.
The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, sustained life changing injuries and was taken to hospital.
The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
Officers from the Roads Policing Team thanked the public for their patience while the road was closed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting log 899 of 9/7/26.
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