Crash on the A349 - 20 Mar 1979

Accident reference 1979557921008

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 20 March 1979 at 15:20 a slight collision occurred near A349, B3074 involving 1 vehicle (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979557921008
Police Reference 557921008
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A349
Second Road B3074
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 643

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 Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 48
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.