Latitude: 50.947 / 50°56'49"N
Longitude: -2.5403 / 2°32'25"W
OS Eastings: 362140
OS Northings: 116530
OS Grid: ST621165
Mapcode National: GBR MT.NL6Y
Mapcode Global: FRA 56KL.XVB
Accident ID
19975597D2101
Date
Tuesday 6 May 1997
Time
13:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Dorset
Local Authority (Highways)
Dorset County Council
Police Force
Dorset
Road Class
A
Road Number
30
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine + 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |