Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Newquay left a man dead.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision on Pentire Road in Newquay killed a motorcyclist.

The incident occurred at around 3:30pm on Wednesday (Dec 29) and officers closed the road for around six hours so the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team could examine the scene.

Police are now asking the public to come forward if they have any information or dash-cam footage of the incident.

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A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "At approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 December 2021, Police were advised of a road traffic collision which occurred on Pentire Road, Newquay.

"The collision involved a white Kawasaki ER6 motorcycle and a white Vauxhall Antara.

"As a result of the collision the male rider of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The road was closed for over six hours and we thank the public for their patience whilst the investigation took place at the scene.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team attended the scene along with collision investigators.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses and anyone with DashCam, or any form of CCTV within the area, to contact police on 101 quoting log 539 29/12/21."