Fatal crash on the A127 - 16 Mar 1981

Accident reference 1981420020205

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 16 March 1981 at 19:30 a fatal collision occurred near A127 involving 4 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 4 casualties (2 fatal, 2 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981420020205
Police Reference 420020205
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 4
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A127
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 452

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

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

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 45
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 4
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.