Police Name Man Who Died Following Collision Near Coverack

Tributes paid to 88-year-old John Tripconey, a much-loved local figure

Police have named the man who died following a serious collision near Coverack on Wednesday 2nd April.

John Tripconey, 88, from the Coverack area, sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a motorbike. The incident occurred around 4.25pm on an unclassified road at Trevothen, between Coverack and Penhallick on The Lizard.

He was taken to hospital, where he sadly died the following day, Thursday 3rd April.

Family tribute

In a statement, John’s family said:

“John Tripconey. Our Dad and our hero who we loved with all our hearts. Words cannot express our sadness of the loss of this outstanding man.

“John Austin Tripconey, ’Acker’ tragically lost his life on 3 April 2025.

“He was a loving dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to so many, who devoted his life to the land and to God.

“He was the most kind, gentle, strong and hardworking family man.

“John often shared treasured memories of the two years he spent while on National Service in Cyprus with The Royal Green Jackets.

“He also spent 27 years as a member of the cliff rescue team based in both Coverack and Porthoustock.

“He was a great community man involved with Coverack Carnival, Christmas Tree and Ponsongath Chapel and many other organisations.

“Always putting others before himself, he was married for 52 years to his loving wife Maureen.

“John leaves children: Jayne-Marie, Lavinia, John, James, Michael and Clare. And grandchildren – Mollie, Jacob, Joshua, Emily and George.”

Investigation continues

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

A man in his 60s from Porthleven has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving, using a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance, and driving a vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Witnesses sought

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 50250082049.