Latitude: 50.9785 / 50°58'42"N
Longitude: -3.1267 / 3°7'35"W
OS Eastings: 321000
OS Northings: 120500
OS Grid: ST210205
Mapcode National: GBR M0.LMP8
Mapcode Global: FRA 46BJ.HPZ
Accident ID
1997520025243
Date
Thursday 17 July 1997
Time
10:30
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
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
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 |
10 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Female, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
|
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|||
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |