Austin Metro and Ford Escort crash on the B4175 - 24 Feb 1990

Accident reference 19902000J0374

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 February 1990 at 19:42 a slight collision occurred near B4175 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19902000J0374
Police Reference 2000J0374
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

First Road B4175
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 303

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 52
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.