Serious crash on the A120 - 5 Mar 1989

Accident reference 19894200C0297

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 5 March 1989 at 17:55 a serious collision occurred near A120, B1024 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 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: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19894200C0297
Police Reference 4200C0297
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A120
Second Road B1024
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 451

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not 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 Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 73
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1592cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 73
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 63
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.