Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and Vauxhall Cavalier and Erf Model Missing crash on the M27 - 31 Dec 1990

Accident reference 1990440TL0196

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 31 December 1990 at 09:55 a fatal collision occurred near M27 involving 4 vehicles and 6 casualties (4 serious, 2 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990440TL0196
Police Reference 440TL0196
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 6
Police Force Hampshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M27
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 491

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2399cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 10000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (6)

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 48
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.