Latitude: 51.8036 / 51°48'12"N
Longitude: -0.2566 / 0°15'23"W
OS Eastings: 520300
OS Northings: 213100
OS Grid: TL203131
Mapcode National: GBR J8Z.V8B
Mapcode Global: VHGPC.HXPQ
Accident ID
19794141B1013
Date
Friday 19 January 1979
Time
06:40
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Welwyn Hatfield
Police Force
Hertfordshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
6129
Road Type
Single 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, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
|||
2 |
Pedal cycle |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
Cyclist |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Fatal |