Ford Transit crash on the A39 - 8 Aug 1990

Accident reference 199050C210830

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 8 August 1990 at 07:40 a slight collision occurred near A39 involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199050C210830
Police Reference 50C210830
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

First Road A39
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 582

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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)
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 30
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.