A collision involving a tractor and trailer has resulted in the death of a man in his 20s in Cornwall. Emergency services were dispatched to an unclassified road near St Ewe, close to St Austell, on Friday, September 11, at approximately 10:00 PM after receiving reports of the incident.
Despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, the local man was pronounced deceased. His family has been notified and is receiving support from trained officers. The circumstances surrounding the collision are currently under investigation.
The road remains closed while authorities conduct their examination, and the involved vehicle has been recovered. Devon and Cornwall Police have asked for the public's patience during this time.
"We are investigating a fatal road traffic collision near St Austell and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward," a police statement read. "Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a tractor and trailer on an unclassified road close to St Ewe, near St Austell, at around 10:10pm on Friday 11 September 2026."
The statement continued, "Emergency Services attended the scene. The driver of the tractor, a local man in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed."
Authorities are requesting that anyone with information, including dashcam footage, related to the incident contact Devon and Cornwall Police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260244498.