Fatal crash on the A31 - 10 Jul 1983

Accident reference 1983558322001

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 10 July 1983 at 08:10 a fatal collision occurred near A31 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1983558322001
Police Reference 558322001
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A31
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 647

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 26
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.