Latitude: 51.6485 / 51°38'54"N
Longitude: -2.4408 / 2°26'26"W
OS Eastings: 369600
OS Northings: 194500
OS Grid: ST696945
Mapcode National: GBR JY.76RY
Mapcode Global: VH87R.NT0N
Accident ID
1979530WI9010
Date
Wednesday 4 April 1979
Time
01:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Stroud
Police Force
Gloucestershire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |