Serious crash on the A45 - 1 Aug 1989

Accident reference 1989352172289

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 1 August 1989 at 08:15 a serious collision occurred near A45, B1047 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 dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989352172289
Police Reference 352172289
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cambridgeshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A45
Second Road B1047
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 395

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2445cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1108cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.