Crash on the M42 - 21 Jan 1989

Accident reference 19892000L0077

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 21 January 1989 at 19:00 a slight collision occurred near M42, A45 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19892000L0077
Police Reference 2000L0077
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

First Road M42
Second Road A45
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 306

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Auto traffic signal - out of order
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Engine Capacity 1990cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 61
Sex Male
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.