Austin Metro and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A5127 - 22 Oct 1991

Accident reference 19912091D1370

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 22 October 1991 at 12:18 a slight collision occurred near A5127, B4531 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, freight rover sherpa) and 1 casualty (1 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: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19912091D1370
Police Reference 2091D1370
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

First Road A5127
Second Road B4531
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 300

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Road sign or marking defective or obscured
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 80
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 80
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.