Serious crash on the A149 - 25 Aug 1981

Accident reference 1981360021055

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 August 1981 at 14:25 a serious collision occurred near A149 involving 2 vehicles 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981360021055
Police Reference 360021055
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Norfolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A149
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 405

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 53
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.