Serious Morris Mini and Vauxhall Astra and Austin Metro crash on the A4142 - 12 Aug 1992

Accident reference 199243P047082

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 12 August 1992 at 18:15 a serious collision occurred near A4142 involving 5 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199243P047082
Police Reference 43P047082
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

First Road A4142
Second Road A4142
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 482

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MORRIS MINI
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 405
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 800 SERIES
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2675cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.