Serious crash on the A1(M) - 5 Feb 1988

Accident reference 19884141T2006

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 5 February 1988 at 18:20 a serious collision occurred near A1(M), A507 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19884141T2006
Police Reference 4141T2006
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A1(M)
Second Road A507
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 433

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Data Source

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