Serious crash on the B4008 - 12 Oct 1979

Accident reference 1979530WI0644

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 12 October 1979 at 07:10 a serious collision occurred near B4008, A38 involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle 50cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979530WI0644
Police Reference 530WI0644
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road B4008
Second Road A38
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 623

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 62
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.