Triumph Acclaim and Volvo 244 crash on the A5 - 29 Dec 1992

Accident reference 1992339209445

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 29 December 1992 at 21:59 a slight collision occurred near A5, B577 involving 2 vehicles (triumph acclaim, volvo 244) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1992339209445
Police Reference 339209445
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5
Second Road B577
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 363

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TRIUMPH ACCLAIM
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1335cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 73
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 244
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2127cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 73
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 70
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.