Quick Read
- Two children have died following the May 29 A30 collision.
- A 60-year-old man is under investigation for dangerous driving.
- Police are urgently seeking dash-cam footage from witnesses.
Escalating Toll in A30 Investigation
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed on Tuesday, June 2, that a five-year-old boy has passed away following a multi-vehicle collision on the A30 near Connor Downs. The child, who had been receiving intensive care at Bristol Children’s Hospital, succumbed to his injuries four days after the incident occurred on Friday, May 29. This tragic development brings the death toll of the collision to two, following the immediate fatality of an eight-year-old boy at the scene.
Police Investigation and Witness Appeals
The incident involved a single vehicle carrying four occupants, including two children and two women. While a woman in her 40s was treated and subsequently discharged from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, a woman in her 70s remains hospitalized with serious injuries. A local man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was treated for minor injuries and has since been released under investigation as the Serious Collisions Investigation Team continues to gather evidence.
Detective Inspector Andy Heath of the Devon and Cornwall Police has emphasized the gravity of the ongoing investigation, stating, “I am saddened to confirm that a second boy has passed away following Friday’s collision. It is important that the family are given the privacy needed at this difficult time.” Authorities are currently appealing to the public for dash-cam footage or testimony from any witnesses who have not yet come forward. The police inquiry remains active, with investigators urging the public to provide information by quoting reference number 50260136471.
The loss of two young lives in this incident underscores the severe risks associated with road safety on major arterial routes. As the investigation into the specific circumstances of the A30 collision proceeds, the focus remains on forensic reconstruction to determine the sequence of events. The legal process will now center on the culpability of the driver currently under investigation, highlighting the critical nature of adherence to road traffic regulations to prevent such devastating outcomes in the future.