Latitude: 50.9669 / 50°58'0"N
Longitude: -3.2061 / 3°12'22"W
OS Eastings: 315400
OS Northings: 119300
OS Grid: ST154193
Mapcode National: GBR LW.MCLM
Mapcode Global: FRA 465K.8RN
Accident ID
198352GTW1034
Date
Thursday 14 July 1983
Time
12:20
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
||
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
Skidded and overturned. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |