A MAN in his 60’s has sadly died following a two-car collision on the A39 near Bude.

At approximately 5.55pm on Wednesday, February 24, police reported a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A39 between Bude and Kilkhampton between a black Mini Cooper and a grey VW Passatt.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson confirmed: “One driver sustained minor injuries and attended North Devon District Hospital. A 60-year-old male driver was conveyed to Derriford Hospital but was sadly pronounced deceased on arrival.”

Local neighbourhood officers and officers from the Alliance Roads Policing team attended along with a forensic collision investigator and scenes of crime officer.

The spokesperson added: “A full investigation of the scene took place and officers are working to establish the cause of this collision.”

Police expressed their thanks to the public for their patience while they investigated the scene and are appealing for any witnesses of this collision or those who may have dash cam footage to telephone 101 quoting Log 714 24/02/2021.