Man, 24, dies after crash

Sam Wentworth, who was a student at Meole Brace School and Shrewsbury College, died at the scene of the accident between Bodmin and Liskeard.

Mr Wentworth's family were not at their home in Shrewsbury today, but close friend James Wood today paid tribute to the clothing store manager.

Mr Wentworth was a keen traveller who also enjoyed mountain biking and football, Mr Wood said.

"He was a lifelong friend and it is devastating really, especially at this time of year. I met him after he left school and there was a group of about 20 of us that kicked around together.

"He was quite a drifter and had travelled the world. He went to Brazil last year. The thing with Sam was he was the most relaxed, laid back guy you would ever meet. He was always smiling and laughing and didn't take anything too seriously.

"He wanted to enjoy life, get around and see everything and do as much as he possibly could. He was so well liked and I'm sure there will be a huge turnout for his funeral."

Mr Wentworth, who lived in St Judes, ran Surfing Life, in Cornwall Street, Plymouth. He had previously worked at Dave Mellor Cycles in Frankwell, Shrewsbury.

He was driving a black VW Golf which was in collision with a white Iveco lorry at Two Waters Foot near Trago Mills on Saturday. The driver of the lorry was not seriously hurt, police said. Fire crews from Bodmin and Liskeard, police and the ambulance service were called to the incident at 8.40am.

Police said Mr Wentworth, who had to be cut from his car by fire crews, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Inspector Sean Pepper of Devon and Cornwall Constabulary said: "The police don't know how the accident happened, but we are continuing our inquiries and would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident."

Mr Wentworth moved down south several years ago to study at the University of Plymouth and chose to stay in the area.

Mr Wood said he and other friends were planning to set up a trust fund to help Mr Wentworth's partner, Sarah.

By Tom Warren