Datsun 120 and Nissan Vanette crash on the B3181 - 19 Dec 1991

Accident reference 199150D212345

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 19 December 1991 at 10:00 a slight collision occurred near B3181 involving 2 vehicles (datsun 120, nissan vanette) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199150D212345
Police Reference 50D212345
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

First Road B3181
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 581

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN 120
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1171cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN VANETTE
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1952cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 16
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 2
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

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