Fatal crash on the B487 - 7 Oct 1986

Accident reference 19864141B4109

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 7 October 1986 at 22:20 a fatal collision occurred near B487 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19864141B4109
Police Reference 4141B4109
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road B487
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 434

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 29
Sex Female
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.