Road traffic accident - 16 Jan 1979 (ref 1979420050060)
Accident reference 1979420050060
Accident summary
On Tuesday 16 January 1979 at 17:40 a serious collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Private drive or entrance
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1979420050060 |
| Police Reference | 420050060 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Essex |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 455 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Private drive or entrance |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Pedal cycle |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Cyclist |
| Age | 65 |
| 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.