Serious Reliant Rialto and Ford Escort crash on the A6097 - 16 Apr 1991

Accident reference 1991317X40902

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 16 April 1991 at 16:15 a serious collision occurred near A6097 involving 2 vehicles (reliant rialto, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991317X40902
Police Reference 317X40902
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Nottinghamshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A6097
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 345

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RELIANT RIALTO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 848cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 52
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.