BMW 3 Series and Fiat 500 and Nissan Qashqai crash on the A38 in South Hams - 12 Nov 2015
Accident reference 201550JA2E005
Accident summary
On Thursday 12 November 2015 at 16:50 a slight collision occurred near A38, South Hams involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, fiat 500, nissan qashqai) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201550JA2E005 |
| Police Reference | 50JA2E005 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A38 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 584 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020157 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FIAT 500 |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN QASHQAI |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.