Serious Erf Model Missing and Nissan Urvan and Scania Model Missing crash on the M1 - 10 Oct 1990

Accident reference 19904141D0618

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 October 1990 at 06:15 a serious collision occurred near M1 involving 5 vehicles and 3 casualties (3 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19904141D0618
Police Reference 4141D0618
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 3
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 434

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 13930cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN URVAN
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1952cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 11000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND CONSTRUCTOR
Vehicle Age 1 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.