Appeal after pedestrian dies in crash in Gunnislake

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The man died at the scene of the crash near St Ann's Chapel in Gunnislake on Tuesday evening

Police investigating a fatal collision are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a red Renault Scenic and a pedestrian on the A390 in St Ann's Chapel, Gunnislake, at about 22:45 BST on Tuesday.

The 67-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 80s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and taken into custody.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the road reopened on Wednesday morning.

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