Latitude: 50.9724 / 50°58'20"N
Longitude: -3.1864 / 3°11'11"W
OS Eastings: 316796
OS Northings: 119893
OS Grid: ST167198
Mapcode National: GBR LX.M4KR
Mapcode Global: FRA 466J.Y5P
Accident ID
200052G506796
Date
Wednesday 26 April 2000
Time
05:22
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Other junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Other
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2461cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
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 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |