Latitude: 50.8169 / 50°49'0"N
Longitude: -3.4968 / 3°29'48"W
OS Eastings: 294650
OS Northings: 103000
OS Grid: SS946030
Mapcode National: GBR LH.XXLH
Mapcode Global: FRA 36KY.3HR
Accident ID
198150L900180
Date
Friday 20 March 1981
Time
08:40
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mid Devon
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Road Class
A
Road Number
396
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. |
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |