Serious Mercedes A Class and Ford Mondeo and Honda Jazz crash on the A391 in Cornwall - 3 Oct 2024
Accident reference 2024501499725
Accident summary
On Thursday 3 October 2024 at 15:40 a serious collision occurred near A 391, Cornwall involving 4 vehicles and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. 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 | 2024501499725 |
| Police Reference | 501499725 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 391 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000052 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000052 |
| LSOA Code | E01019036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | HONDA JAZZ |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1498cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 87 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES A CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA COROLLA |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1798cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 83 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 67 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (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.