Crash on the A40 - 16 Jul 1985

Accident reference 198501EO00317

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 16 July 1985 at 13:00 a slight collision occurred near A40, A401 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: Unknown
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198501EO00317
Police Reference 01EO00317
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road A401
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 2

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

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 Turning right

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
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.