Latitude: 52.694 / 52°41'38"N
Longitude: -2.2491 / 2°14'56"W
OS Eastings: 383260
OS Northings: 310730
OS Grid: SJ832107
Mapcode National: GBR 183.2EV
Mapcode Global: WHBFB.FK72
Accident ID
1979219200260
Date
Wednesday 2 May 1979
Time
17:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Staffordshire
Police Force
Staffordshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
5
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|||
2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|||
3 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|||
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
5 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
4 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |