Latitude: 50.9738 / 50°58'25"N
Longitude: -3.1738 / 3°10'25"W
OS Eastings: 317686
OS Northings: 120033
OS Grid: ST176200
Mapcode National: GBR LY.LV28
Mapcode Global: FRA 467J.PCZ
Accident ID
2003521065349
Date
Thursday 7 August 2003
Time
16:15
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
2
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
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 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2495cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |