Latitude: 52.3522 / 52°21'8"N
Longitude: 0.5729 / 0°34'22"E
OS Eastings: 575330
OS Northings: 275800
OS Grid: TL753758
Mapcode National: GBR PB4.FPH
Mapcode Global: VHJG6.W47M
Accident ID
1996373401430
Date
Tuesday 2 April 1996
Time
21:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
7
Local Authority (Administrative)
Forest Heath
Local Authority (Highways)
Suffolk County Council
Police Force
Suffolk
Road Class
A
Road Number
11
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
1112
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
8 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Left carriageway Offside. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
11 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2446cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
0 - 5 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
6 - 10 |
Female |
Slight |
6 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
7 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |