Fatal Datsun Cherry and Austin Metro crash on the A46 - 7 Dec 1990

Accident reference 1990239002438

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 7 December 1990 at 20:05 a fatal collision occurred near A46 involving 3 vehicles (pedal cycle, datsun cherry, austin metro) 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 - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990239002438
Police Reference 239002438
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A46
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 293

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN CHERRY
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.