Cyclist life threatening injuries after collision Bodmin

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses <i>(Image: D&C Police)</i>
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses (Image: D&C Police)
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A cyclist suffered life threatening injuries after serious road traffic collision near Bodmin at the weekend.

The accident involving a female cyclist happened at Cotton Hill, Nanstallon, Bodmin on Saturday, April 19.

Emergency services were called to Cotton Hill at around 2.45pm following reports of a collision involving a cyclist.

The woman cyclist suffered life threatening injuries in the collision and was taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment.

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Police closed the road to allow specialist team to carry out an investigation. They thanked the public for their patience while the road was closed.

Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the accident or has information to contact them.

A statement issued by Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision at Cotton Hill, Nanstallon, Bodmin on Saturday 19th April 2025.

"Emergency services were called at around 1445hours to Cotton Hill, Nanstallon where it was reported a collision had occurred involving a cyclist.

"As a result of the collision, a female has sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment. The road was closed whilst an investigation was carried out.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed. Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 0436 19/04/25.

 

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