Fatal Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Laguna crash on the A381 in Teignbridge - 21 Mar 1998

Accident reference 199850F411554

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 21 March 1998 at 19:00 a fatal collision occurred near A381, Teignbridge involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall corsa, renault laguna) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199850F411554
Police Reference 50F411554
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A381
Second Road A381
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 585
Highway Authority E10000008

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 VAUXHALL CORSA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 85
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT LAGUNA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1783cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 85
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
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.