Yamaha Mt crash on the A38 in South Hams - 22 Aug 2025

Accident reference 2025501632265

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 22 August 2025 at 19:10 a slight collision occurred near A38, South Hams involving 1 vehicle (yamaha mt) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.383570, -3.972500

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025501632265
Police Reference 501632265
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road A38
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000008
Current Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01020149

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 (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model YAMAHA MT
Engine Capacity 689cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Personal business or leisure
IMD Decile 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

IMD Decile 3 (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.