Fatal crash on the A130 - 29 Apr 1980

Accident reference 1980420030319

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 29 April 1980 at 21:40 a fatal collision occurred near A130 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980420030319
Police Reference 420030319
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A130
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 454

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.