Crash on the A1170 - 19 Aug 1981

Accident reference 19814141A3055

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 August 1981 at 08:50 a slight collision occurred near A1170 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19814141A3055
Police Reference 4141A3055
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A1170
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 430

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 8
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 8
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.