Van Left on Its Side After Driver Flees Serious A39 Crash Near St Kew Highway

Van on its side and engine torn out after major impact

Emergency services were called out in the early hours of this morning (5th May) to a serious single-vehicle collision on the A39 near St Kew Highway.

Wadebridge Community Fire Station confirmed they were mobilised at 3:46am to the scene, where they found a small van on its side following what they described as a “significant impact”. The extent of the crash was clear, with the vehicle’s engine found laying on the roadside.

Driver fled the scene before fire crews arrived

The driver of the van had absconded before fire crews arrived. No information has been released about the driver’s whereabouts at this stage.

Emergency response and road safety measures taken

Wadebridge firefighters made the vehicle safe and dealt with a fuel spill at the location. Devon & Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council Highways also attended the incident.