Latitude: 51.045 / 51°2'42"N
Longitude: -2.7959 / 2°47'45"W
OS Eastings: 344300
OS Northings: 127600
OS Grid: ST443276
Mapcode National: GBR MG.GFGM
Mapcode Global: FRA 561C.0LJ
Accident ID
197952MCS0359
Date
Friday 20 April 1979
Time
14:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Somerset
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
B
Road Number
3153
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |