Fatal Talbot Horizon crash on the A379 - 13 Mar 1991

Accident reference 199150F210421

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 13 March 1991 at 11:15 a fatal collision occurred near A379, B3201 involving 1 vehicle (talbot horizon) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: Mini-roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199150F210421
Police Reference 50F210421
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

First Road A379
Second Road B3201
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 587

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TALBOT HORIZON
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1442cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 80
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 80
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.