Fatal crash on the A371 - 14 May 1979
Accident reference 197952GFS0320
Accident summary
On Monday 14 May 1979 at 02:30 a fatal collision occurred near A371 involving 1 vehicle (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 197952GFS0320 |
| Police Reference | 52GFS0320 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A371 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 606 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 16 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.