Fatal crash on the A303 - 4 Sep 1988

Accident reference 1988440NW0144

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 4 September 1988 at 16:21 a fatal collision occurred near A303, B3048 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1988440NW0144
Police Reference 440NW0144
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hampshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A303
Second Road B3048
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 501

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 94
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

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