Latitude: 52.6732 / 52°40'23"N
Longitude: -2.0811 / 2°4'52"W
OS Eastings: 394610
OS Northings: 308390
OS Grid: SJ946083
Mapcode National: GBR 29V.GMS
Mapcode Global: WHBFM.028H
Accident ID
1979219200061
Date
Saturday 27 January 1979
Time
13:30
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Staffordshire
Police Force
Staffordshire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Jackknifed. |
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2 |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
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3 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |