Serious crash on the B6144 - 23 Oct 1980

Accident reference 198013C122180

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 23 October 1980 at 19:45 a serious collision occurred near B6144 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 6 casualties (5 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198013C122180
Police Reference 13C122180
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 6
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road B6144
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 200

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (6)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 27
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 4
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.