Fatal Audi A6 and Ford Escort crash on the A36 in Glastonbury - 20 Aug 2005

Accident reference 2005520116769

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 August 2005 at 12:29 a fatal collision occurred near A36, A361, Glastonbury involving 4 vehicles (car, audi a6, ford escort) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.269902, -2.284219

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005520116769
Police Reference 520116769
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A36
Second Road A361
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 606
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029022

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A6
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Vehicle Age 22 years
Engine Capacity 1335cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 71
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

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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.