Serious Dacia Duster crash on the A388 in Torridge - 2 Sep 2018
Accident reference 2018500800157
Accident summary
On Sunday 2 September 2018 at 17:00 a serious collision occurred near A388, Torridge involving 2 vehicles (dacia duster, car) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Roundabout
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2018500800157 |
| Police Reference | 500800157 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A388 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 588 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020293 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | DACIA DUSTER |
| Engine Capacity | 1461cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Moving off |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 10 (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.