Fatal crash on the B526 - 24 Aug 1979

Accident reference 197943D061089

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 24 August 1979 at 18:50 a fatal collision occurred near B526 involving 4 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 fatal) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197943D061089
Police Reference 43D061089
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 2
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

First Road B526
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 479

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 14
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 14
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.