Crash on the A47 - 22 May 1979

Accident reference 1979360020605

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 22 May 1979 at 07:55 a slight collision occurred near A47, A149 involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle 50cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979360020605
Police Reference 360020605
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Norfolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A47
Second Road A149
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 402

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 29
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.