23 year old motorcyclist dies following crash

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 11:00

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision on the B3275 near Fraddon.

Emergency services were called just after 7.15am on Monday (12 May) to reports of a collision involving a black Kawasaki motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger.

The motorcyclist, from the Veryan area, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford, a 49-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dash-cam footage to come forward. Information can be submitted online or by calling 101, quoting log number 119 of 12/05/25.

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