Fatal crash on the A406 - 26 May 1985

Accident reference 198501SW00287

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 May 1985 at 21:50 a fatal collision occurred near A406, A502 involving 2 vehicles 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 - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198501SW00287
Police Reference 01SW00287
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A406
Second Road A502
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 30

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Auto signal part defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.