Serious crash on the A5 - 2 Apr 1985

Accident reference 198501DD00164

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 2 April 1985 at 14:40 a serious collision occurred near A5, A404 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198501DD00164
Police Reference 01DD00164
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A5
Second Road A404
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 1

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

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 Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 37
Sex Female
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.