Latitude: 50.633 / 50°37'58"N
Longitude: -4.4831 / 4°28'59"W
OS Eastings: 224494
OS Northings: 84422
OS Grid: SX244844
Mapcode National: GBR NF.9D96
Mapcode Global: FRA 17HD.H9F
Approximate location: A395, Launceston PL15 8QG
Accident ID
199950B213403
Date
Wednesday 8 September 1999
Time
09:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
North Cornwall
Local Authority (Highways)
Cornwall Council
Police Force
Devon and Cornwall
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
395
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Female, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|
2 |
12 |
Petrol, 1237cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |
|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |