Latitude: 51.8634 / 51°51'48"N
Longitude: -0.4853 / 0°29'6"W
OS Eastings: 504400
OS Northings: 219400
OS Grid: TL044194
Mapcode National: GBR G5F.441
Mapcode Global: VHFRL.JFTB
Accident ID
19804000D2187
Date
Friday 24 October 1980
Time
14:15
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Bedfordshire
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
5
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Private drive or entrance
Second Road Class
Unclassified
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 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Nearside |
Overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
|||
2 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |