Fatal crash on the A5004 - 19 Nov 1980

Accident reference 19803380N0752

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 November 1980 at 19:15 a fatal collision occurred near A5004, B6540 involving 1 vehicle and 2 casualties (2 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19803380N0752
Police Reference 3380N0752
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5004
Second Road B6540
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 366

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 16
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.