Latitude: 51.8782 / 51°52'41"N
Longitude: 0.7735 / 0°46'24"E
OS Eastings: 591000
OS Northings: 223600
OS Grid: TL910236
Mapcode National: GBR RLV.BC0
Mapcode Global: VHKG3.C18Z
Accident ID
19834200E1178
Date
Saturday 24 December 1983
Time
11:30
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Colchester
Police Force
Essex
Road Class
A
Road Number
120
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
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; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
2 |
Male, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
66 - 75 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Serious |