Serious crash on the A40 - 6 Nov 1989

Accident reference 1989530BI0752

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 6 November 1989 at 19:35 a serious collision occurred near A40, M5 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) 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 darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989530BI0752
Police Reference 530BI0752
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road M5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 623

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 9 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
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.