Fatal crash on the A129 - 9 Nov 1980

Accident reference 1980420090573

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 9 November 1980 at 00:50 a fatal collision occurred near A129 involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle 50cc and under) 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: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980420090573
Police Reference 420090573
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A129
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 459

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 16
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 16
Sex Male
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.