Fatal Kawasaki Zx400 and Datsun Cherry and Talbot Samba crash - 27 Mar 1993

Accident reference 1993120860508

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 27 March 1993 at 17:00 a fatal collision occurred involving 4 vehicles (kawasaki zx400, datsun cherry, talbot samba) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993120860508
Police Reference 120860508
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 186

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX400
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 398cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 848cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN CHERRY
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TALBOT SAMBA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 954cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
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.