Latitude: 50.9735 / 50°58'24"N
Longitude: -3.1829 / 3°10'58"W
OS Eastings: 317046
OS Northings: 120013
OS Grid: ST170200
Mapcode National: GBR LX.LZDP
Mapcode Global: FRA 466J.ZSK
Accident ID
2008520808846
Date
Monday 18 August 2008
Time
06:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
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
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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Male, 46 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
||
2 |
Motorcycle over 500cc |
1 |
Petrol, 1298cc |
Male, 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Changing lane to left |
Nearside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger |
2 |
45 |
Male |
Serious |