Mini Cooper and Citroen Berlingo and Suzuki Vitara crash on the A379 in Plymouth - 8 Dec 2021
Accident reference 2021501133885
Accident summary
On Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 18:13 a slight collision occurred near A379, Plymouth involving 4 vehicles (mini cooper, citroen berlingo, suzuki vitara) and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. 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 | 2021501133885 |
| Police Reference | 501133885 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A379 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000026 |
| LSOA Code | E01015180 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MINI COOPER |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | CITROEN BERLINGO |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI VITARA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1586cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MINI COOPER |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 10 (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.