Fatal Volkswagen Polo crash on the A39 in Cornwall - 22 Mar 2013
Accident reference 201350BU2A002
Accident summary
On Friday 22 March 2013 at 07:14 a fatal collision occurred near A 39, Cornwall involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, car) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201350BU2A002 |
| Police Reference | 50BU2A002 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 39 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 596 |
| Highway Authority | E06000052 |
| LSOA Code | E01018943 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1198cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| 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.