Latitude: 50.5868 / 50°35'12"N
Longitude: -4.3303 / 4°19'49"W
OS Eastings: 235134
OS Northings: 78932
OS Grid: SX351789
Mapcode National: GBR NM.D9KJ
Mapcode Global: FRA 17TJ.2SV
Approximate location: A388, Launceston PL15
Accident ID
200050B210316
Date
Friday 21 January 2000
Time
12:19
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
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
388
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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 9603cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |