Rover 200 Series crash on the A39 - 2 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199750A414029

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 2 November 1997 at 10:15 a slight collision occurred near A39 involving 2 vehicles (rover 200 series, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199750A414029
Police Reference 50A414029
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A39
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 591
Highway Authority E10000005

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other 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 ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 16
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 16
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.