Ford Escort and Rover 400 Series crash on the B3297 - 19 May 2000

Accident reference 200050A231637

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 May 2000 at 15:45 a slight collision occurred near B3297 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, rover 400 series) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.143960, -5.248127

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200050A231637
Police Reference 50A231637
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B3297
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 592
Highway Authority E10000005
LSOA Code E01018922

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 400 SERIES
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 74
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.