Fatal Peugeot 205 and Austin Allegro and Lada 1600 crash on the A37 - 16 Aug 1990

Accident reference 19905290F1186

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 16 August 1990 at 07:55 a fatal collision occurred near A37 involving 5 vehicles and 4 casualties (2 fatal, 2 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 19905290F1186
Police Reference 5290F1186
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 4
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A37
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 610

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1580cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN ALLEGRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LADA 1600
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1600cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SAAB 900
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1985cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 60
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 33
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.