Latitude: 50.1099 / 50°6'35"N
Longitude: -5.5637 / 5°33'49"W
OS Eastings: 145300
OS Northings: 29400
OS Grid: SW453294
Mapcode National: GBR DXND.6B7
Mapcode Global: VH05H.JH1K
Approximate location: B3315, Newlyn, Penzance TR20 8TL
Accident ID
199650A313071
Date
Thursday 5 September 1996
Time
18:50
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Penwith
Local Authority (Highways)
Cornwall Council
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Road Class
A
Road Number
30
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
3317
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Straight ahead at junction. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|
2 |
11 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Female, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Serious |