MG Tf and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A30 in Cornwall - 26 Jan 2009

Accident reference 200950GT3F001

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 26 January 2009 at 08:43 a slight collision occurred near A 30, Cornwall involving 2 vehicles (mg tf, volkswagen golf) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.296913, -5.122877

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200950GT3F001
Police Reference 50GT3F001
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 30
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 591
Highway Authority E06000052
LSOA Code E01018821

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MG TF
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 22
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.