Fatal Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Carlton crash on the A563 - 5 Oct 1991

Accident reference 1991339106998

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 5 October 1991 at 09:53 a fatal collision occurred near A563 involving 3 vehicles (renault trafic, vauxhall carlton, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991339106998
Police Reference 339106998
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A563
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 364

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2068cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CARLTON
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2197cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 55
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.