Crash on the A527 - 24 Dec 1980

Accident reference 1980210700553

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 December 1980 at 13:50 a slight collision occurred near A527 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980210700553
Police Reference 210700553
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A527
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 253

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 12
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 34
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Standing passenger

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 12
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.