Austin Montego and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A46 - 2 Jan 1991

Accident reference 1991339100159

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 2 January 1991 at 07:30 a slight collision occurred near A46 involving 2 vehicles (austin montego, vauxhall cavalier) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991339100159
Police Reference 339100159
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A46
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 364

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
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.