Serious Austin Metro and Ford Orion and Austin Mini crash - 30 May 1990

Accident reference 1990620H30030

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 30 May 1990 at 10:15 a serious collision occurred involving 3 vehicles (austin metro, ford orion, austin mini) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990620H30030
Police Reference 620H30030
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 705

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 7 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MINI
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 68
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.