Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police are asking for witnesses and information to come forward following the fatal collision in St Ive last night (November 17).
Police were initially called to the scene at around 11:50 pm following reports that a vehicle had left the road and was on fire, next to the A390.
Three occupants, which they believed to be two men aged 18 and 30 and a 16-year-old boy, were confirmed to have died at the scene. Police say a grey or black BMW M135i was involved in the crash while officers have seized a silver Audi that was travelling with the BMW.
Sergeant Tina Green from the Bodmin Serious Collision Investigation Team said: “From our initial enquiries we believe that the vehicle involved in the collision, a grey or black BMW M135i, was in the area of Kit Hill at around 10:30 pm on Sunday 17 November.
“From there we believe it travelled through Callington, along Tavistock Road and crossed the junction with the A388. They have later joined the A390, continuing until the collision occurred in St Ive.
“I would ask for anyone who was in those areas between 10:30 pm and 11:50 pm on the night [17 November] and who may have seen the vehicle or have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which may assist our ongoing investigation, to report it to us.
Sgt Green continued: “We believe that a silver Audi was travelling with the BMW and this vehicle has been seized by police.
“We do believe that there were a number of vehicles travelling in both directions on the A390 which would have seen the BMW and/or Audi heading in the direction of Liskeard and I would also ask those people to get in touch with us as they may be able to assist our investigation.”
Two boys, aged 16, and two girls aged 15 and 16, from Liskeard, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They have since been released on police bail until December whilst enquiries continue.
Liskeard Sector Inspector, David Ratcliff said: “Understandably this incident, which involves a number of young people from the Liskeard area, will have had an impact on the local community.
“Our Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the town centre and surrounding areas and I’d encourage the public to speak to them if they can assist with any queries or concerns.
“I’m grateful to the Mayor who has confirmed that the area of the Fountain at The Parade in Liskeard town centre has been identified as a dedicated area for those wishing to lay tributes.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or report it online here, quoting reference 50230120322 .
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