Crash on the B5368 - 19 Jan 1979

Accident reference 1979219700024

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 January 1979 at 12:45 a slight collision occurred near B5368, B5044 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979219700024
Police Reference 219700024
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road B5368
Second Road B5044
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 253

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.