A MAN from Lostwithiel has died following a road traffic collision on the A390 near St Austell.

Police were called at around 1.05pm on Thursday, November 12, after reports of a collision involving a Ford Fiesta between Grampound and Hewas Water were received.

The driver, a male in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The road was closed while emergency services were at the scene, with traffic being diverted onto the B3287 towards Tregony.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam or CCTV footage that might be relevant, is urged contact police.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.05pm on Thursday, November 12, following a report of a road traffic collision on the A390 between Grampound and Hewas Water.

“The incident involved a silver Ford Fiesta. Sadly, the driver – a man in his 60s from Lostwithiel - was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Officers from the Roads Policing Team conducted an examination of the scene and we would like to thank the public for their patience whilst this was completed.

“If anyone witnessed the collision, or has any dashcam or CCTV footage they believe may be relevant, please contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or our website, quoting log reference 336 of 12/11/2026.”