Serious crash on the A38 in Bristol - 21 May 1995

Accident reference 19955295A0986

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 21 May 1995 at 02:20 a serious collision occurred near A38, Bristol involving 1 vehicle 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 - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19955295A0986
Police Reference 5295A0986
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A38
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 601
Highway Authority E06000023

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing in zig-zag exit lines
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

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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.