Latitude: 51.8263 / 51°49'34"N
Longitude: 0.7267 / 0°43'36"E
OS Eastings: 588000
OS Northings: 217700
OS Grid: TL880177
Mapcode National: GBR QL1.JJV
Mapcode Global: VHKG8.KC1B
Accident ID
1979420030039
Date
Saturday 20 January 1979
Time
23:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Colchester
Police Force
Essex
Road Class
B
Road Number
1023
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fog or mist
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, 26 - 35 |
; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |