Crash on the A40 - 22 Oct 1983

Accident reference 1983010XS0682

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 22 October 1983 at 20:35 a slight collision occurred near A40 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1983010XS0682
Police Reference 010XS0682
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road A40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 27

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.