Bedford Astra and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A34 - 8 Sep 1993

Accident reference 199343P043093

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 8 September 1993 at 16:20 a slight collision occurred near A34, M40 involving 2 vehicles (bedford astra, volkswagen polo) 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: Unknown
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199343P043093
Police Reference 43P043093
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

First Road A34
Second Road M40
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 481

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.