Latitude: 52.6738 / 52°40'25"N
Longitude: -2.0822 / 2°4'55"W
OS Eastings: 394540
OS Northings: 308460
OS Grid: SJ945084
Mapcode National: GBR 29V.8DZ
Mapcode Global: WHBFL.Z2N0
Accident ID
1979219200580
Date
Saturday 15 September 1979
Time
02:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
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
Darkness - no lighting
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, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
6 - 10 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Serious |