Latitude: 51.0486 / 51°2'54"N
Longitude: -3.0342 / 3°2'3"W
OS Eastings: 327600
OS Northings: 128200
OS Grid: ST276282
Mapcode National: GBR M4.G73H
Mapcode Global: FRA 46JB.XBZ
Accident ID
198152GTO1649
Date
Tuesday 20 October 1981
Time
17:05
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
38
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
361
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, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Did not impact |
|
|||
2 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |