Serious MG Mgb and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A46 - 12 Feb 1993

Accident reference 19935293F0490

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 12 February 1993 at 21:45 a serious collision occurred near A46 involving 2 vehicles (mg mgb, freight rover sherpa) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19935293F0490
Police Reference 5293F0490
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A46
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 603

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG MGB
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1798cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 39
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.