Vauxhall Cavalier and Morris 440 crash on the A388 - 4 Apr 1991

Accident reference 199150C530293

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 4 April 1991 at 08:00 a slight collision occurred near A388 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, morris 440) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199150C530293
Police Reference 50C530293
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

First Road A388
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 588

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MORRIS 440
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

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