Fatal Suzuki Sv 650 and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A367 in Glastonbury - 25 Jun 2008

Accident reference 2008520806910

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 25 June 2008 at 08:30 a fatal collision occurred near A367, Glastonbury involving 2 vehicles (suzuki sv 650, volkswagen polo) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.237797, -2.499891

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008520806910
Police Reference 520806910
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A367
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 606
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029069

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 Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI SV 650
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 645cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 41
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.