Fatal Scania Model Missing and Austin Metro and Austin Mini crash on the A352 - 25 Feb 1990

Accident reference 19905590W0260

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 25 February 1990 at 15:45 a fatal collision occurred near A352 involving 3 vehicles (scania model missing, austin metro, austin mini) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19905590W0260
Police Reference 5590W0260
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A352
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 645

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MINI
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.