Latitude: 50.9705 / 50°58'13"N
Longitude: -3.2034 / 3°12'12"W
OS Eastings: 315600
OS Northings: 119700
OS Grid: ST156197
Mapcode National: GBR LX.M08K
Mapcode Global: FRA 465K.3TC
Accident ID
1997520021433
Date
Friday 20 June 1997
Time
17:42
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
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
Raining no high winds
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 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
|
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 1988cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |