POLICE have confirmed that a man from St Austell has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision between a heavy goods vehicle and a car.

On the morning of Monday, November 2, officers were called to a collision on the A39 near Camelford. As a result, the collision led to the death of a 57-year-old man from Nuneaton, who was driving a grey Volkswagen Polo.

A man in his 50s from St Austell, the driver of the cream coloured bulk tipper lorry was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving before later being arrested on police bail while investigations continue.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A St Austell man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision on the A39 near Camelford.

“Officers were called to the scene at around 10.05am on Monday, November 2 following reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a cream Volvo bulk tipper lorry and a grey Volkswagen Polo.

“The driver of car, a 57-year-old man from Nuneaton, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the tipper, a man in his 50s from St Austell, suffered minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

“The road was closed in both directions between the junctions for Slaughter Bridge and Davidstow. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance at the scene and their understanding and patience.

“Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and would like to hear from any witnesses who has not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.

“If you can assist, please call 101 or visit our website quoting log 202 of 02/11/26.”