BMW Z4 and Volvo Model Missing and Suzuki Ignis crash on the A39 in Torridge - 19 Aug 2005

Accident reference 200550C41K730

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 August 2005 at 17:40 a slight collision occurred near A39, Torridge involving 5 vehicles 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.981437, -4.331500

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200550C41K730
Police Reference 50C41K730
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A39
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 588
Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020295

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW Z4
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2171cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SUZUKI IGNIS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1328cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 60
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 5

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.