Crash on the A5 - 26 Nov 1979
Accident reference 1979219200786
Accident summary
On Monday 26 November 1979 at 06:20 a slight collision occurred near A5 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1979219200786 |
| Police Reference | 219200786 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Staffordshire |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 254 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Stop sign |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.