Adam Smart, the motorcylist injured in A38 collision has died

Police have confirmed that Adam Smart, the young motorcyclist seriously injured after a collision with a tanker on the A38, died in hospital last night.

The 20-year-old local man's motorcycle collided with the heavy good vehicle on Monday 10 June at around 7.45am at the Carkeel roundabout in Saltash.

Mr Smart was taken to Derriford Hospital where he was joined by his family.

Police announced on Monday that the cause of the collision is being investigated by the Force Serious Collisions Investigation Unit and appealed for witnesses to the collision.

The family have asked for privacy at this traumatic time.

Police say that a tribute will follow later this week.