Serious Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes Clk Class crash on the A38 in Cornwall - 12 Nov 2017
Accident reference 2017500242589
Accident summary
On Sunday 12 November 2017 at 13:58 a serious collision occurred near A38, Cornwall involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen polo, motorcycle over 500cc, mercedes clk class) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2017500242589 |
| Police Reference | 500242589 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A38 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 596 |
| Highway Authority | E06000052 |
| LSOA Code | E01018787 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1422cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 849cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES CLK CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2987cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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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.