Fatal Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Nova and Audi 80 crash on the A5 - 4 Oct 1991

Accident reference 1991339107096

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 October 1991 at 18:08 a fatal collision occurred near A5 involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall astra, vauxhall nova, audi 80) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991339107096
Police Reference 339107096
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5
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 Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL NOVA
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI 80
Engine Capacity 1984cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
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.