Ford Focus crash on the A379 in Plymouth - 18 Dec 2024
Accident reference 2024501531905
Accident summary
On Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 17:05 a slight collision occurred near A379, Plymouth involving 2 vehicles (ford focus, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024501531905 |
| Police Reference | 501531905 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A379 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000026 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000026 |
| LSOA Code | E01015180 |
Junction Information
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Pedestrian Crossing (2024) | Unknown |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Pedal cycle |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Cyclist |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 8 (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.