Austin Metro and Proton Torch crash on the A617 - 29 Aug 1992

Accident reference 1992317F20636

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 29 August 1992 at 22:00 a slight collision occurred near A617 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, proton torch) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1992317F20636
Police Reference 317F20636
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Nottinghamshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A617
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 344

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PROTON TORCH
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 82
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 82
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.