Crash on the A35 - 22 May 1979

Accident reference 1979557911036

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 22 May 1979 at 10:40 a slight collision occurred near A35 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979557911036
Police Reference 557911036
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A35
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 645

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's offside

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.