Accident 2000521241256

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 5 October 2000 at 19:13 a serious collision occurred near A 372, Bridgwater involving 2 vehicles (aprilia model missing, rover montego) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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: 51.105387, -2.898405

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2000521241256
Police Reference 521241256
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 372
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 607
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029139

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Make/Model APRILIA Model Missing
Engine Capacity 49cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 16
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.