Latitude: 51.879 / 51°52'44"N
Longitude: 0.7808 / 0°46'50"E
OS Eastings: 591500
OS Northings: 223700
OS Grid: TL915237
Mapcode National: GBR RLW.07G
Mapcode Global: VHKG3.H14D
Accident ID
1979420050709
Date
Tuesday 18 September 1979
Time
08:05
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Colchester
Police Force
Essex
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Dual 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, 16 - 20 |
; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Lamp post. |
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |