Nissan Sunny and Peugeot 406 and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A3079 in Torridge - 21 Dec 2003

Accident reference 200350C42R530

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 21 December 2003 at 20:15 a slight collision occurred near A 3079, Torridge involving 3 vehicles (nissan sunny, peugeot 406, vauxhall astra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.814361, -4.338784

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200350C42R530
Police Reference 50C42R530
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 3079
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 588
Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020293

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Other
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 406
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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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.