Volvo Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A38 in South Hams - 26 Nov 2000

Accident reference 200050F526541

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 November 2000 at 01:28 a slight collision occurred near A38, A385, South Hams involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.433108, -3.801866

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200050F526541
Police Reference 50F526541
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road A385
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 584
Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020157

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 9572cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.