Vauxhall Corsa and Rover 600 Series crash on the A37 in Yeovil - 17 May 2002

Accident reference 2002520675218

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 17 May 2002 at 10:19 a slight collision occurred near A37, Yeovil involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall corsa, rover 600 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.951497, -2.643448

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002520675218
Police Reference 520675218
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A37
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 610
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029248

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 CORSA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 600 SERIES
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2256cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 84
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural

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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.