Volkswagen Caravelle and Toyota Yaris crash on the A388 in Torridge - 28 Oct 2024

Accident reference 2024501510596

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 28 October 2024 at 08:14 a slight collision occurred near A388, Torridge involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen caravelle, toyota yaris) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.737010, -4.323310

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2024501510596
Police Reference 501510596
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A388
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000008
Current Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020290

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data (2024)

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 0
Adjusted Slight Casualties 1

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Vehicle Age 21 years
Engine Capacity 2461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA YARIS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1490cc
Fuel Type Hybrid electric
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Unknown

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.