Serious crash on the A442 - 6 Oct 1981

Accident reference 1981220110013

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 October 1981 at 09:50 a serious collision occurred near A442 involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981220110013
Police Reference 220110013
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road A442
Second Road A442
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 278

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.