Morris Marina and Freight Rover Model Missing crash on the A453 - 16 Dec 1990

Accident reference 1990339009637

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 16 December 1990 at 06:25 a slight collision occurred near A453 involving 2 vehicles (morris marina, freight rover model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990339009637
Police Reference 339009637
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A453
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 366

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MORRIS MARINA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1798cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
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.