Serious Leyland National Model Missing and Austin Metro crash on the A607 - 21 Aug 1990

Accident reference 1990339006000

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 21 August 1990 at 14:10 a serious collision occurred near A607 involving 3 vehicles (leyland national model missing, austin metro) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990339006000
Police Reference 339006000
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A607
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 362

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model LEYLAND NATIONAL Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 11100cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.