Serious crash on the B3055 - 24 Jan 1979

Accident reference 1979440DA0016

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 January 1979 at 11:15 a serious collision occurred near B3055 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979440DA0016
Police Reference 440DA0016
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Hampshire

Road & Location Details

First Road B3055
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 496

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 62
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.