Fatal Ford Fiesta and Kawasaki Zx1000 and Ford Mondeo crash on the A30 - 13 Jul 2008
Accident reference 200850AY2C009
Accident summary
On Sunday 13 July 2008 at 13:23 a fatal collision occurred near A30 involving 8 vehicles and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious, 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200850AY2C009 |
| Police Reference | 50AY2C009 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 8 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A30 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 594 |
| Highway Authority | E10000005 |
| LSOA Code | E01018981 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (8)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | KAWASAKI ZX1000 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | KAWASAKI ZX1000 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2544cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER |
| Vehicle Age | 16 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES 190 |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Age | 76 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 406 |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Engine Capacity | 2402cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 72 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| 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.