Serious Lada Samara crash on the B8078 - 26 Oct 1991

Accident reference 199196LS01747

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 26 October 1991 at 17:45 a serious collision occurred near B8078 involving 1 vehicle (lada samara) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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 199196LS01747
Police Reference 96LS01747
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Central

Road & Location Details

First Road B8078
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 834

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LADA SAMARA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1288cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Data Source

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