Serious Vauxhall Astra and Renault Laguna and Daf Trucks Fa 45Lf crash on the A386 in West Devon - 14 Dec 2007
Accident reference 200750C51P349
Accident summary
On Friday 14 December 2007 at 16:35 a serious collision occurred near A 386, West Devon involving 4 vehicles and 4 casualties (2 slight, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200750C51P349 |
| Police Reference | 50C51P349 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 386 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 589 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020320 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT LAGUNA |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS FA 45LF |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5880cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
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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.