Serious Renault 11 and Volkswagen Jetta crash on the A38 - 12 Mar 1996

Accident reference 19965296K9460

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 12 March 1996 at 16:00 a serious collision occurred near A38 involving 2 vehicles (renault 11, volkswagen jetta) and 3 casualties (2 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19965296K9460
Police Reference 5296K9460
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 608
Highway Authority E06000066

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine 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 RENAULT 11
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.