Latitude: 51.187 / 51°11'13"N
Longitude: -2.4907 / 2°29'26"W
OS Eastings: 365800
OS Northings: 143200
OS Grid: ST658432
Mapcode National: GBR MW.5DSQ
Mapcode Global: VH8B1.SF3D
Accident ID
197952GFS0567
Date
Wednesday 5 September 1979
Time
14:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mendip
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
361
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, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|||
2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |