Latitude: 50.866 / 50°51'57"N
Longitude: -3.384 / 3°23'2"W
OS Eastings: 302700
OS Northings: 108300
OS Grid: ST027083
Mapcode National: GBR LN.TNJB
Mapcode Global: FRA 36ST.CGF
Accident ID
197950L910071
Date
Sunday 28 January 1979
Time
19:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Devon
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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 |
Back |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |