Fatal Opel Ascona and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A38 in Teignbridge - 24 Jan 1995

Accident reference 199550F450084

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 24 January 1995 at 22:40 a fatal collision occurred near A38, Teignbridge involving 2 vehicles (opel ascona, vauxhall cavalier) and 3 casualties (2 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199550F450084
Police Reference 50F450084
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 585
Highway Authority E10000008

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 OPEL ASCONA
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1979cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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Data Source

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