Fatal crash on the B278 - 4 Feb 1983

Accident reference 1983010ZP0113

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 February 1983 at 23:55 a fatal collision occurred near B278 involving 1 vehicle (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1983010ZP0113
Police Reference 010ZP0113
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road B278
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 21

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

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

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.