Crash on the M25 - 27 Aug 1989

Accident reference 19894141T1203

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 27 August 1989 at 01:20 a slight collision occurred near M25 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19894141T1203
Police Reference 4141T1203
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M25
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 436

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 29
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.