Serious crash on the M5 - 17 Nov 1989

Accident reference 1989220211075

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 17 November 1989 at 12:50 a serious collision occurred near M5 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989220211075
Police Reference 220211075
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road M5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 270

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 14620cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Data Source

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