Triumph 2500 and Ford Transit crash on the M5 - 17 Oct 1990

Accident reference 19902090K1939

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 October 1990 at 15:35 a slight collision occurred near M5, A41 involving 2 vehicles (triumph 2500, ford transit) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19902090K1939
Police Reference 2090K1939
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

First Road M5
Second Road A41
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 305

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TRIUMPH 2500
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2498cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
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.