Serious crash on the A367 - 6 Mar 1979

Accident reference 197952FKR0244

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 March 1979 at 08:30 a serious collision occurred near A367, A362 involving 3 vehicles (pedal cycle, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197952FKR0244
Police Reference 52FKR0244
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A367
Second Road A362
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 604

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.