Serious Ford Cortina and Austin Morris Mini and Nissan Prairie crash on the A44 - 26 Apr 1990

Accident reference 1990220304052

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 26 April 1990 at 22:40 a serious collision occurred near A44 involving 4 vehicles (ford cortina, austin morris mini, nissan prairie) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 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 1990220304052
Police Reference 220304052
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 3
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road A44
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 277

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 None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CORTINA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1098cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN PRAIRIE
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1809cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Male
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.