Fatal BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Model Missing and Bristol (Blmc) Model Missing crash on the A3075 - 25 Apr 1997

Accident reference 199750A511227

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 25 April 1997 at 11:10 a fatal collision occurred near A3075 involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, mercedes model missing, bristol (blmc) model missing) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199750A511227
Police Reference 50A511227
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model BRISTOL (BLMC) Model Missing
Vehicle Age 18 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
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.