Appeal to trace tractor driver from scene of fatal crash

Police are appealing for help to track down the driver of a red tractor who helped emergency services at the scene of a fatal crash in Cornwall on 14 May.

The accident happened on the A390 near Gunnislake in the east of the county, where a 74-year-old local man was taken to Derriford Hospital but later died of his injuries.

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“Police are appealing for a specific witness following a fatal collision on the A390 at Gunnislake, Cornwall, on Monday 14 May 2018,” said a spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. 

“Emergency services were called to the scene at about 9.10am to reports that a Vauxhall Meriva and a Fiat Punto at had collided on the A390 at St Ann’s Chapel.

“The driver of a red tractor travelling in the direction of Gunnislake stopped and assisted at the scene.”

Officers from the serious collisions investigation team based in Bodmin are appealing for the tractor driver to contact Devon and Cornwall Constabulary by calling 101 or emailing 101@dc.police.uk quoting log number 146 of 14/05/18.

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