Crash on the A390 - 11 Dec 1997

Accident reference 199750A414613

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 11 December 1997 at 17:01 a slight collision occurred near A390 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199750A414613
Police Reference 50A414613
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A390
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 591
Highway Authority E10000005

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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
Engine Capacity 1725cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 75
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.