Ford Fiesta and Datsun Cherry crash on the A40(M) - 31 Jul 1992

Accident reference 199201DD00345

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 31 July 1992 at 22:25 a slight collision occurred near A40(M), A404 involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, datsun cherry) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199201DD00345
Police Reference 01DD00345
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road A40(M)
Second Road A404
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 1

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN CHERRY
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.