Serious crash on the A47 - 28 Jan 1989

Accident reference 19893389M0020

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 28 January 1989 at 17:10 a serious collision occurred near A47, A6003 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19893389M0020
Police Reference 3389M0020
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A47
Second Road A6003
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 368

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1817cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 37
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.