Serious crash on the B4091 - 26 Sep 1980

Accident reference 1980220209050

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 September 1980 at 18:34 a serious collision occurred near B4091 involving 3 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980220209050
Police Reference 220209050
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road B4091
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 270

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 10
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 10
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.