Austin Metro and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A6 - 26 Aug 1993

Accident reference 1993339305919

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 26 August 1993 at 09:40 a slight collision occurred near A6 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, volkswagen golf) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993339305919
Police Reference 339305919
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Leicestershire

Road & Location Details

First Road A6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 366

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Sex Female
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.