Fatal crash on the A5 - 25 Jul 1988

Accident reference 1988238801145

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 25 July 1988 at 18:10 a fatal collision occurred near A5 involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle 50cc and under) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1988238801145
Police Reference 238801145
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 290

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 81
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 81
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.