Fatal Suzuki Model Missing and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A359 in Yeovil - 23 Apr 1998

Accident reference 1998520048114

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 23 April 1998 at 15:10 a fatal collision occurred near A359, A303, Yeovil involving 2 vehicles (suzuki model missing, volvo model missing) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998520048114
Police Reference 520048114
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A359
Second Road A303
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 610
Highway Authority E06000066

Junction Information

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

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
Make/Model SUZUKI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 20 years
Engine Capacity 98cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 63
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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Data Source

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