Fatal crash on the B3061 - 24 May 1989

Accident reference 19895589C0867

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 May 1989 at 14:40 a fatal collision occurred near B3061 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19895589C0867
Police Reference 5589C0867
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road B3061
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 643

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 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

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 20
Sex Female
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.