Latitude: 50.758 / 50°45'28"N
Longitude: -4.3309 / 4°19'51"W
OS Eastings: 235694
OS Northings: 97973
OS Grid: SX356979
Mapcode National: GBR NM.1HF3
Mapcode Global: FRA 17T2.NL5
Accident ID
200150C426499
Date
Saturday 13 October 2001
Time
19:46
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Torridge
Local Authority (Highways)
Devon County 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
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
||
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
15 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5958cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
14 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
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 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |