Crash on the A50 - 24 Dec 1985

Accident reference 19853385C0618

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 24 December 1985 at 09:10 a slight collision occurred near A50 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19853385C0618
Police Reference 3385C0618
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A50
Second Road A50
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 364

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.