Austin Metro and BMW 7 Series and Ford Sierra crash on the A38 - 10 Oct 1990

Accident reference 1990530AI1554

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 October 1990 at 12:05 a slight collision occurred near A38 involving 3 vehicles (austin metro, bmw 7 series, ford sierra) and 4 casualties (4 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990530AI1554
Police Reference 530AI1554
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A38
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 625

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 7 SERIES
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 3295cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.