Skoda Octavia and Ford Escort crash on the A38 in South Hams - 19 Feb 2006
Accident reference 200650E53C009
Accident summary
On Sunday 19 February 2006 at 18:02 a slight collision occurred near A38, South Hams involving 2 vehicles (skoda octavia, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200650E53C009 |
| Police Reference | 50E53C009 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A38 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 584 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020167 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.