Crash on the A12 - 8 Apr 1979

Accident reference 1979420030256

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 8 April 1979 at 22:06 a slight collision occurred near A12, A122 involving 2 vehicles 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979420030256
Police Reference 420030256
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A12
Second Road A122
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 454

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
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.