Crash on the A638 - 5 Sep 1980

Accident reference 198014A301968

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 5 September 1980 at 21:50 a slight collision occurred near A638 involving 4 vehicles (motorcycle 50cc and under, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198014A301968
Police Reference 14A301968
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force South Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A638
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 211

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 18
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.