Fatal crash on the A120 - 21 Jan 1982

Accident reference 1982420070041

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 21 January 1982 at 06:50 a fatal collision occurred near A120 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1982420070041
Police Reference 420070041
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A120
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 463

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

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

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 45
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.