Fatal Leyland Cars Mini crash on the M40 - 2 Mar 1992

Accident reference 199243P046032

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 2 March 1992 at 02:30 a fatal collision occurred near M40 involving 1 vehicle (leyland cars mini) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. 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: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199243P046032
Police Reference 43P046032
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

First Road M40
Second Road M40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 484

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND CARS MINI
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 25
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.