Crash on the A5 - 26 Jul 1985

Accident reference 1985215500567

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 July 1985 at 12:55 a slight collision occurred near A5, A453 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1985215500567
Police Reference 215500567
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5
Second Road A453
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 258

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 13
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 13
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.