Serious crash on the A34 - 8 May 1981

Accident reference 19812000E1214

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 8 May 1981 at 13:12 a serious collision occurred near A34 involving 4 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19812000E1214
Police Reference 2000E1214
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

First Road A34
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 300

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.