AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Launceston died following a road traffic collision which occurred at around 4.50am on Sunday.

The collision — between a Ford Focus and a pedestrian — took place on the eastbound carriageway off the slipway of the Pennygillam interchange on the A30, Launceston.

The pedestrian died at the scene. He was 18-years-old and from Launceston.

The driver of the car, who was also from Launceston, was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, where they received treatment for a fractured arm.

The eastbound carriageway was closed between Launceston and the Lifton onslip, and diversions were put into place.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them on 08452 777444, quoting log reference number 281/Dec­em­ber 21, or alternatively phone Crime­stoppers on 0800 555111.