Fatal Bedford Model Missing and Suzuki Supercarry crash on the B4398 - 4 Jul 1990

Accident reference 1990220607007

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 4 July 1990 at 09:00 a fatal collision occurred near B4398 involving 2 vehicles (bedford model missing, suzuki supercarry) and 3 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990220607007
Police Reference 220607007
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road B4398
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 281

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 BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model SUZUKI SUPERCARRY
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 970cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 50
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.