Crash on the A352 - 8 Mar 1979

Accident reference 1979557910461

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 8 March 1979 at 22:15 a slight collision occurred near A352 involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle 50cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979557910461
Police Reference 557910461
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A352
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 644

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 16
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 16
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.