Latitude: 51.3102 / 51°18'36"N
Longitude: -2.306 / 2°18'21"W
OS Eastings: 378767
OS Northings: 156834
OS Grid: ST787568
Mapcode National: GBR 0RB.ZRB
Mapcode Global: VH970.ZB8F
Accident ID
2003520809349
Date
Saturday 21 June 2003
Time
13:15
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
8
Local Authority (Administrative)
Mendip
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
36
Road Type
Single 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 |
4 |
Petrol, 1596cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2446cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Fatal |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
|
6 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
7 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
6 - 10 |
Male |
Slight |
8 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Slight |