Serious Vauxhall Belmont and Daf Trucks Fa 45 crash on the A398 - 15 Aug 2000

Accident reference 200050B312908

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 15 August 2000 at 10:00 a serious collision occurred near A398, B3274 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall belmont, daf trucks fa 45) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.502497, -4.693552

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200050B312908
Police Reference 50B312908
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A398
Second Road B3274
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 593
Highway Authority E10000005
LSOA Code E01018926

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 VAUXHALL BELMONT
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model DAF TRUCKS FA 45
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.