Fatal Austin Montego crash on the M42 - 19 Mar 1990

Accident reference 1990239000442

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 March 1990 at 18:35 a fatal collision occurred near M42, M40 involving 1 vehicle (austin montego) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990239000442
Police Reference 239000442
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M42
Second Road M40
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 293

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 37
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.