Vauxhall Viva and Toyota Aygo crash on the A367 in Taunton and Bridgwater - 20 Oct 2023

Accident reference 2023520400786

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 October 2023 at 15:35 a slight collision occurred near A367, A37, Taunton and Bridgwater involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall viva, toyota aygo) and 2 casualties (2 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.201162, -2.539199

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023520400786
Police Reference 520400786
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A367
Second Road A37
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029064

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL VIVA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 86
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA AYGO
Vehicle Age 17 years
Engine Capacity 1364cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 86
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (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.