Serious Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Corsa and Hyundai Matrix crash on the A388 - 26 Jan 2007
Accident reference 200750B61B112
Accident summary
On Friday 26 January 2007 at 19:18 a serious collision occurred near A 388 involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall astra, vauxhall corsa, hyundai matrix) and 5 casualties (3 slight, 2 serious) 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200750B61B112 |
| Police Reference | 50B61B112 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 388 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 590 |
| Highway Authority | E10000005 |
| LSOA Code | E01018765 |
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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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1389cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | HYUNDAI MATRIX |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1599cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 71 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| 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.