Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes 200 crash on the A127 - 12 May 1991

Accident reference 19914200B0265

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 12 May 1991 at 17:10 a slight collision occurred near A127 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, mercedes 200) and 1 casualty (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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19914200B0265
Police Reference 4200B0265
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

First Road A127
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 450

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 895cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2746cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.