Fatal crash on the B4231 - 14 Feb 1980

Accident reference 1980530WI0102

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 14 February 1980 at 18:30 a fatal collision occurred near B4231 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980530WI0102
Police Reference 530WI0102
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road B4231
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 622

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 Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 62
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.