Fatal crash on the A3088 - 8 Feb 1980

Accident reference 198052FYC0209

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 8 February 1980 at 17:10 a fatal collision occurred near A3088, B3165 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198052FYC0209
Police Reference 52FYC0209
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A3088
Second Road B3165
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 610

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.