Fatal crash on the A43 - 11 Oct 1989

Accident reference 198934AK00874

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 11 October 1989 at 21:15 a fatal collision occurred near A43 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198934AK00874
Police Reference 34AK00874
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A43
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 383

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1647cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 498cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 23
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.