Fatal crash on the A446 - 19 Oct 1983

Accident reference 1983238301538

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 October 1983 at 06:15 a fatal collision occurred near A446, B4117 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1983238301538
Police Reference 238301538
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A446
Second Road B4117
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 290

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 73
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Data Source

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