Fatal Vauxhall Astra and Rover Mini crash on the A45 - 1 Dec 1993

Accident reference 1993371612000

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 1 December 1993 at 17:55 a fatal collision occurred near A45 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, rover mini) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 1993371612000
Police Reference 371612000
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Suffolk

Road & Location Details

First Road A45
Second Road A45
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 413

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 Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MINI
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.