Serious crash on the A439 - 10 Jan 1980

Accident reference 1980238000152

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 January 1980 at 21:30 a serious collision occurred near A439 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980238000152
Police Reference 238000152
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A439
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 293

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
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 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
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.