Serious crash on the A421 - 10 May 1989

Accident reference 19894000B0495

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 May 1989 at 08:55 a serious collision occurred near A421, B530 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19894000B0495
Police Reference 4000B0495
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A421
Second Road B530
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 420

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 1 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
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.