Police issue appeal following fatal crash at Carnanton
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for information after a man in his 70s, from Wadebridge, died following a two-vehicle collision near Cornwall Airport Newquay. The incident occurred at Carnanton, close to the airport frontage, on Monday 13 July at around 1.45pm.
The crash involved a Kia Picanto and a Peugeot. The male driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people — the passenger in the Kia and the driver of the Peugeot, both adult women — were taken to hospital.
“We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the collision or anybody with relevant dash-cam to make contact. Officers would like to thank the public for their patience while they investigated the scene.”
Specialist officers examined the location and traffic was managed while enquiries took place. Police have thanked drivers and local residents for cooperating during the response.
What officers are asking for
Investigators want to hear from anyone who:
- Was in the Carnanton area near the airport entrance around 1.45pm on 13 July.
- Has dashcam footage from vehicles travelling to or from the airport vicinity around the time of the collision.
- Observed the Kia Picanto or the Peugeot in the moments before the crash.
Information can be reported via the non-emergency line 101 or through the force website, quoting reference 50260183307.
Location and local impact
The collision happened at Carnanton, close to the main approach to Cornwall Airport Newquay. While police have not released further details on diversions, motorists heading to and from the airport at the time were likely to have experienced congestion as investigations were carried out. Residents and airport users are advised to monitor official updates and allow additional time for journeys in the immediate area if further enquiries require access restrictions.
Serious collisions prompt detailed scene work to establish the sequence of events. Witness testimony and dashcam files are often crucial in confirming movements of vehicles, road conditions and timings. Officers emphasise that even short clips or seemingly minor observations can be significant.
Incident summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Monday 13 July, ~1.45pm |
| Location | Carnanton, near Cornwall Airport Newquay frontage |
| Vehicles involved | Kia Picanto and a Peugeot |
| Fatality | Male driver in his 70s, from Wadebridge |
| Injuries | Two adult females taken to hospital |
| Police reference | 50260183307 |
How to help the investigation
Members of the public with relevant information should contact police via 101 or the force website, quoting 50260183307. Those with dashcam devices are encouraged to save and securely back up footage from the period around the collision, and provide an exact time and location when submitting files to assist investigators.
Devon and Cornwall Police have expressed appreciation to the community for their assistance to date and for their patience while enquiries were conducted at the scene.
