Ford Sierra and Land Rover Discovery crash on the A3075 - 24 Feb 1996

Accident reference 199650A410486

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 February 1996 at 12:28 a slight collision occurred near A3075, B3284 involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, land rover discovery) and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199650A410486
Police Reference 50A410486
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A3075
Second Road B3284
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 591
Highway Authority E10000005

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 78
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2495cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 78
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 79
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.