Ford Sierra and Rover Maestro and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A427 - 6 Feb 1991

Accident reference 1991339101141

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 6 February 1991 at 18:10 a slight collision occurred near A427 involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991339101141
Police Reference 339101141
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A427
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 363

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 6700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
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.