Latitude: 51.3409 / 51°20'27"N
Longitude: -2.0243 / 2°1'27"W
OS Eastings: 398400
OS Northings: 160200
OS Grid: ST984602
Mapcode National: GBR 2TZ.YVC
Mapcode Global: VHB4F.VKNF
Accident ID
197954CZ05519
Date
Monday 5 November 1979
Time
17:15
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Kennet
Police Force
Wiltshire
Road Class
C
Road Number
243
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + 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, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|||
2 |
Motorcycle 50cc and under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle 50cc and under rider or passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |