Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4 and Peugeot 207 crash on the A30 in Cornwall - 16 Dec 2014

Accident reference 201450AP2M031

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 07:23 a slight collision occurred near A 30, Cornwall involving 5 vehicles 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 darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.170804, -5.445294

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201450AP2M031
Police Reference 50AP2M031
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
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 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 596
Highway Authority E06000052
LSOA Code E01018987

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model PEUGEOT 207
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1560cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL CORSA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 67
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 53
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.