Crash on the A501 - 21 Oct 1985

Accident reference 198501EK00561

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 21 October 1985 at 23:15 a slight collision occurred near A501 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198501EK00561
Police Reference 01EK00561
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A501
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 2

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
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 Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 21
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.