Latitude: 50.7334 / 50°44'0"N
Longitude: -4.0235 / 4°1'24"W
OS Eastings: 257300
OS Northings: 94600
OS Grid: SX573946
Mapcode National: GBR Q1.94BN
Mapcode Global: FRA 27G4.NB3
Accident ID
197950H260460
Date
Tuesday 9 October 1979
Time
04:50
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Devon
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Road Class
B
Road Number
3218
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
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, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |