Latitude: 51.0332 / 51°1'59"N
Longitude: -3.0453 / 3°2'42"W
OS Eastings: 326800
OS Northings: 126500
OS Grid: ST268265
Mapcode National: GBR M3.HB9X
Mapcode Global: FRA 46HD.5FR
Accident ID
198552GO01827
Date
Friday 15 November 1985
Time
13:45
Severity
Fatal
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
Roadworks
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, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|||
2 |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |