Latitude: 51.4693 / 51°28'9"N
Longitude: -2.6365 / 2°38'11"W
OS Eastings: 355887
OS Northings: 174674
OS Grid: ST558746
Mapcode National: GBR JN.LRJY
Mapcode Global: VH88M.8B2G
Accident ID
2001520014591
Date
Monday 29 January 2001
Time
05:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Bristol, City of
Local Authority (Highways)
Bristol City Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
3 |
Petrol, 1299cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
|
2 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Hit Other object. |
|
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 3972cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to turn left |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
3 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |