Erf Model Missing and Volkswagen Polo crash on the M5 in East Devon - 28 Jul 2000

Accident reference 200050D213923

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 28 July 2000 at 11:20 a slight collision occurred near M5, East Devon involving 3 vehicles (erf model missing, 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.726386, -3.462410

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200050D213923
Police Reference 50D213923
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Devon & Cornwall
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 580
Highway Authority E10000008
LSOA Code E01019898

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 11000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 46
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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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.