POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A374 near Polbathic, Torpoint.

Officers were called at around 8pm on Thursday, July 9, to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, sustained life changing injuries and was taken to hospital.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

“If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website - www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/ - or by calling 101 quoting log 899 of 9/7/26.”