Serious Suzuki Gsxs 1000 and BMW 3 Series crash on the A3124 in Torridge - 16 Oct 2017
Accident reference 2017500233558
Accident summary
On Monday 16 October 2017 at 07:05 a serious collision occurred near A3124, Torridge involving 2 vehicles (suzuki gsxs 1000, bmw 3 series) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. 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 | 2017500233558 |
| Police Reference | 500233558 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A3124 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 588 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020303 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine 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 | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI GSXS 1000 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.