Serious crash on the M1 - 31 May 1989

Accident reference 1989309C00367

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 31 May 1989 at 04:40 a serious collision occurred near M1, A617 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989309C00367
Police Reference 309C00367
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Derbyshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M1
Second Road A617
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 327

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other 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 (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 67
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.