Fatal crash on the A1088 - 31 Dec 1980

Accident reference 1980373238500

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 31 December 1980 at 11:40 a fatal collision occurred near A1088 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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 1980373238500
Police Reference 373238500
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Suffolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A1088
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 414

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 72
Sex Male
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.