Crash on the A47 - 18 May 1979

Accident reference 1979230000701

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 18 May 1979 at 09:00 a slight collision occurred near A47, A444 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979230000701
Police Reference 230000701
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A47
Second Road A444
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 291

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 15
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 8
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 8
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.