Renault Scenic and Kia Rio crash on the A38 in Taunton - 7 Feb 2020
Accident reference 2020520002145
Accident summary
On Friday 7 February 2020 at 08:40 a slight collision occurred near A 38, Taunton involving 3 vehicles (renault scenic, car, kia rio) and 1 casualty (1 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 unlit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2020520002145 |
| Police Reference | 520002145 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 38 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 608 |
| Highway Authority | E06000066 |
| LSOA Code | E01029285 |
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 (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT SCENIC |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | KIA RIO |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1396cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.