Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and Suzuki Model Missing crash on the A38 - 7 May 1997
Accident reference 199750B311431
Accident summary
On Wednesday 7 May 1997 at 07:50 a fatal collision occurred near A 38 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, suzuki model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Private drive or entrance
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199750B311431 |
| Police Reference | 50B311431 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 38 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 593 |
| Highway Authority | E10000005 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Private drive or entrance |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5675cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 599cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.