Crash on the B172 - 23 Mar 1989

Accident reference 19894200G0263

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 23 March 1989 at 21:05 a slight collision occurred near B172 involving 3 vehicles and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19894200G0263
Police Reference 4200G0263
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road B172
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 456

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2304cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1335cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 73
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 69
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.