Latitude: 51.2871 / 51°17'13"N
Longitude: -2.4258 / 2°25'32"W
OS Eastings: 370400
OS Northings: 154300
OS Grid: ST704543
Mapcode National: GBR JY.Z4JB
Mapcode Global: VH89H.WXX6
Accident ID
1997520017193
Date
Sunday 18 May 1997
Time
02:30
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
8
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mendip
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
A
Road Number
362
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Unknown
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
|
2 |
11 |
Petrol, 1272cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
6 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
7 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
8 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |