A MAN in his 80s has been arrested following a fatal collision in Gunnislake.

Reports were received of a collision on the A390 in St Ann’s Chapel at around 10.45pm, on Tuesday, September 14.

Sadly a male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A390 in St Ann’s Chapel, Gunnislake, Cornwall, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

“Police were called to reports of a collision involving a red Renault Scenic and a pedestrian at around 10.45pm, on Tuesday, September 14.

“As a result of the collision the male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Local police as well as officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team attended and carried out a forensic examination of the scene.

“The road was re-opened at around 6.40am on Wednesday, September 15.”

The spokesperson added: “A man in his 80s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and is currently in custody.”

If anyone witnessed the incident, have any information or dashcam footage that could help the police with their enquiries, email [email protected] or call 101, quoting 1061 of Tuesday, September 14.