Crash on the A50 - 8 Apr 1985

Accident reference 1985215300196

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 8 April 1985 at 20:15 a slight collision occurred near A50, B5051 involving 2 vehicles and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

Move Insights

Thinking of moving to this area?

Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.

Flood risk assessment
Planning history
EPC ratings & more

Basic Information

Accident Reference 1985215300196
Police Reference 215300196
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A50
Second Road B5051
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 257

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 61
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.