Fatal Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A38 - 11 Dec 1990

Accident reference 1990210511145

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 11 December 1990 at 05:12 a fatal collision occurred near A38 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990210511145
Police Reference 210511145
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A38
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 251

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1400cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.