POLICE have launched an appeal for information after a road traffic collision saw a man lose his life and a passenger was left in a critical condition.

A man in his 50s died after the collision, which took place on the A38 in the Glynn Valley during the afternoon of Sunday, April 28.

It was reported that the man’s silver Honda Jazz collided with a red Nissan Navara pick-up between the junction to Bodmin Parkway railway station and the Halfway House public inn.

Three people, who were travelling in the Nissan pick-up, were taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro to be treated for their injuries, which police say are minor, while a female passenger was taken to Derriford Hospital and remains in a critical condition.

The incident led to the A38 being closed for a number of hours.

In light of the incident, police have launched an appeal for information.

They are seeking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have dash-cam footage to get in touch on 101 by quoting log 293 of 28/04/2024.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A man in his 50s has died following a collision on the A38 at Glynn Valley which happened at around 12.30pm on Sunday, April 28.

“Police, fire, and ambulance services, assisted by the Cornwall Air Ambulance, attended the scene - between Bodmin Parkway train station and The Halfway House.

“Sadly, the driver of a silver Honda Jazz hatchback was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

“Three people, who were travelling in a red Nissan Navara pick-up, were taken to Treliske Hospital to be treated for their injuries, which were believed to be minor. A female passenger was taken to Derriford Hospital and remains in a critical condition.

“Officers from Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team attended the incident and carried out a detailed investigation of the scene.

“Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting reference log 293 of 28th April 2024.”