BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class and Nissan Micra crash on the B3280 in Cornwall - 2 Jul 2012

Accident reference 201250AH2T004

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 2 July 2012 at 13:50 a slight collision occurred near B 3280, Cornwall involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, mercedes c class, nissan micra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.186683, -5.257108

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201250AH2T004
Police Reference 50AH2T004
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B 3280
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 596
Highway Authority E06000052
LSOA Code E01018872

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Vehicle Age 23 years
Engine Capacity 2494cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 66
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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.