Ford Escort crash on the A371 in Yeovil - 26 Jun 1999

Accident reference 1999520075865

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 26 June 1999 at 19:40 a slight collision occurred near A371, Yeovil involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, ford escort) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.112184, -2.518535

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999520075865
Police Reference 520075865
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A371
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 610
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029077

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 Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 99 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 34
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 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.