Austin Metro crash on the A488 - 24 Aug 1991

Accident reference 1991220708052

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 August 1991 at 20:55 a slight collision occurred near A488 involving 1 vehicle (austin metro) 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 darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991220708052
Police Reference 220708052
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

First Road A488
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 282

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 28
Sex Female
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.