Fatal Land Rover Model Missing and Mitsubishi Space Wagon and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A371 - 30 Mar 1991

Accident reference 19915291F0495

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 30 March 1991 at 01:15 a fatal collision occurred near A371 involving 3 vehicles (land rover model missing, mitsubishi space wagon, vauxhall cavalier) and 4 casualties (1 fatal, 3 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19915291F0495
Police Reference 5291F0495
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A371
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 606

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 LAND ROVER Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MITSUBISHI SPACE WAGON
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1795cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 28
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.