Fatal crash on the A51 - 14 Jun 1989

Accident reference 1989219204259

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 14 June 1989 at 17:10 a fatal collision occurred near A51 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 slight, 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989219204259
Police Reference 219204259
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A51
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 252

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
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2347cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 864cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 76
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 28
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.