Fatal Morris Marina crash on the A3(M) - 23 Dec 1990

Accident reference 1990440JH0587

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 23 December 1990 at 00:20 a fatal collision occurred near A3(M) involving 1 vehicle (morris marina) and 3 casualties (2 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990440JH0587
Police Reference 440JH0587
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 3
Police Force Hampshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A3(M)
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 495

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 MORRIS MARINA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 29
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
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.