Fatal Alfa Romeo 33 and Mitsubishi Lancer crash on the A39 - 19 Oct 1998

Accident reference 199850B314132

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 October 1998 at 20:25 a fatal collision occurred near A 39 involving 2 vehicles (alfa romeo 33, mitsubishi lancer) and 3 casualties (2 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199850B314132
Police Reference 50B314132
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 39
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 593
Highway Authority E10000005

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 ALFA ROMEO 33
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1490cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MITSUBISHI LANCER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1468cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 38
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.