Serious Road Traffic Collision, A389, St Issey: Police Seek Witnesses

Incident on A389 Leaves Two Seriously Injured

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving three vehicles near St Issey, Cornwall, on Tuesday 26th November. The incident occurred on the A389 at around 8:25 am and involved a blue Mercedes, a white Isuzu light goods vehicle, and an unidentified white light goods vehicle.

The third vehicle left the scene before emergency services arrived, and police are seeking information to identify the driver.

Injuries from the Collision

The collision resulted in serious injuries for a young teenage girl, who was a passenger in the Mercedes. She was taken to Treliske Hospital and later transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital for further treatment.

The driver of the Mercedes, a woman in her 30s, sustained potentially life-changing injuries and was also hospitalised. Two other children in the car suffered minor injuries, as did the driver of the white Isuzu.

Investigation Underway

Officers from the Alliance Armed Response team, local police, and the Roads Policing Team attended the scene. Following a thorough investigation, the road was reopened at approximately 3:30 pm.

Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward. Information can be submitted via the Devon and Cornwall Police website here or by calling 101, quoting log number 174 of 26/11/24.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are particularly keen to locate the driver of the unidentified vehicle.