Fatal crash on the A12 - 25 Nov 1983

Accident reference 19834200F0868

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 25 November 1983 at 21:40 a fatal collision occurred near A12 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19834200F0868
Police Reference 4200F0868
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A12
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 452

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 36
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.