Serious Talbot Sunbeam crash on the M42 - 23 Jul 1990

Accident reference 1990239001280

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 23 July 1990 at 04:37 a serious collision occurred near M42 involving 1 vehicle (talbot sunbeam) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990239001280
Police Reference 239001280
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M42
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 290

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TALBOT SUNBEAM
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 928cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.