Fatal crash on the A1151 - 5 Nov 1981

Accident reference 1981360021402

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 5 November 1981 at 14:45 a fatal collision occurred near A1151 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981360021402
Police Reference 360021402
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Norfolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A1151
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 401

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 Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 70
Sex Female
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.