Volkswagen Polo and Renault Scenic crash on the A386 in West Devon - 28 Jul 2025

Accident reference 2025501621947

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 28 July 2025 at 07:20 a slight collision occurred near A386, West Devon involving 2 vehicles (renault scenic, volkswagen polo) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.547970, -4.147640

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025501621947
Police Reference 501621947
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A386
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000008
Current Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020334

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Pedestrian Crossing Zebra crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Carriageway Hazards None

Enhanced Collision Data

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT SCENIC
Engine Capacity 1461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 54
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.