Latitude: 51.9972 / 51°59'49"N
Longitude: -2.1237 / 2°7'25"W
OS Eastings: 391600
OS Northings: 233200
OS Grid: SO916332
Mapcode National: GBR 1JL.PW8
Mapcode Global: VH93V.42M9
Accident ID
1979530WI9004
Date
Tuesday 6 March 1979
Time
05:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Tewkesbury
Police Force
Gloucestershire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to left |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
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 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |