Serious crash on the A40(M) - 13 Jan 1982

Accident reference 1982010DD0016

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 13 January 1982 at 08:10 a serious collision occurred near A40(M) involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1982010DD0016
Police Reference 010DD0016
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A40(M)
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 1

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Male
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.