The man who died following a crash on the outskirts of Redruth has been named as Ashley Campbell, 24, from the Lanner area.
Emergency services were called to the accident, on the A39 near Pentreath Terrace in Lanner, just before 10.15pm.
Paramedics treated the victim, who had been driving a grey Honda Civic, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His family have been informed.
Andy Taylor, from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, said the road was "closed for some considerable time," only reopening this morning.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the car being driven beforehand is urged to contact the police on 101 quoting log number 798 of May 10, 2013.
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