Bedford Model Missing and Vauxhall Astra and Lexus Ls400 crash on the M4 - 18 Mar 1992

Accident reference 199201TC00147

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 March 1992 at 16:43 a slight collision occurred near M4 involving 3 vehicles (bedford model missing, vauxhall astra, lexus ls400) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199201TC00147
Police Reference 01TC00147
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 25

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEXUS LS400
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 3969cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 55
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.