Crash on the A388 - 20 Mar 1981

Accident reference 198150E420341

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 March 1981 at 21:00 a slight collision occurred near A388 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198150E420341
Police Reference 50E420341
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

First Road A388
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 583

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 14
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 14
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.