Crash on the M18 - 21 Feb 1985
Accident reference 198514C300369
Accident summary
On Thursday 21 February 1985 at 08:15 a slight collision occurred near M18 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 198514C300369 |
| Police Reference | 14C300369 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Yorkshire |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | M18 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 213 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | Roadworks |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.