Latitude: 51.5019 / 51°30'6"N
Longitude: -2.3533 / 2°21'12"W
OS Eastings: 375570
OS Northings: 178170
OS Grid: ST755781
Mapcode National: GBR 0NY.ZSK
Mapcode Global: VH961.5H7Z
Accident ID
1998520122068
Date
Tuesday 20 October 1998
Time
19:45
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Gloucestershire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Gloucestershire Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Other object on road
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, 988cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1896cc |
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 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |