Crash on the A176 - 28 Oct 1980

Accident reference 1980420020817

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 28 October 1980 at 13:02 a slight collision occurred near A176 involving 4 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980420020817
Police Reference 420020817
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A176
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 450

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 14
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 14
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.