Latitude: 51.2899 / 51°17'23"N
Longitude: -2.9952 / 2°59'42"W
OS Eastings: 330700
OS Northings: 155000
OS Grid: ST307550
Mapcode National: GBR J5.YZ6D
Mapcode Global: VH7CR.1VF1
Accident ID
197952JSE0534
Date
Thursday 14 June 1979
Time
15:15
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sedgemoor
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine + 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 |
Motorcycle 50cc and under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Entered ditch. |
||
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|||
3 |
Motorcycle 50cc and under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle 50cc and under rider or passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |