Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed the tragic news that an eight-year-old boy had died in a multi-vehicle crash that has left another child from the same car now fighting for his life
An eight-year-old boy has died in a horrific crash involving multiple vehicles as another child from the same car and a pensioner were seriously injured.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the accident occurred on the A30 near Connor Downs, near Hayle, on Friday morning (May 29). The crash occurred on the westbound carriageway.
Police said the boy died at the scene, while a five-year-old boy was taken to Bristol Children’s Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A woman in her 70s is being treated at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth having suffered serious injuries. A woman in her 40s was treated for injuries at Derriford Hospital and has been discharged.
Police said the two women and two children were all travelling in the same car.
A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries.
He has been released under investigation while the investigation continues. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the collision.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by this incident.
“Specialists from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team have continued inquiries through the weekend, and the investigation team will be pursuing several lines of inquiry over the coming weeks.
“It is not possible to provide detail of the cause of the collision, and I would ask the public not to speculate.
“Further information will be made available in due course. Our priority at this time is to support those that have been directly affected by this tragic incident and to secure the evidence required for a thorough investigation.”
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