Volkswagen Passat and Ford Escort crash on the A386 in Plymouth - 3 Oct 1998

Accident reference 199850E212271

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 3 October 1998 at 22:30 a slight collision occurred near A386, Plymouth involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen passat, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199850E212271
Police Reference 50E212271
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A386
Second Road A386
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 583
Highway Authority E06000026

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

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 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 15
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

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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.