Serious Yamaha Model Missing and Leyland Model Missing and BMW 5 Series crash on the A143 - 12 Aug 1991

Accident reference 1991360021494

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 12 August 1991 at 18:15 a serious collision occurred near A143 involving 3 vehicles (yamaha model missing, leyland model missing, bmw 5 series) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991360021494
Police Reference 360021494
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Norfolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A143
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 406

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 YAMAHA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1990cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
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.