Latitude: 50.4002 / 50°24'0"N
Longitude: -4.9676 / 4°58'3"W
OS Eastings: 189200
OS Northings: 59800
OS Grid: SW892598
Mapcode National: GBR ZL.XSFH
Mapcode Global: FRA 07HZ.LKH
Accident ID
197950A121770
Date
Saturday 8 September 1979
Time
23:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Restormel
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Road Class
A
Road Number
392
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
|||
2 |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
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3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |