Serious BMW K 100 Rs and Toyota Carina and Leyland Daf 400 crash on the A354 - 27 Aug 1993

Accident reference 19935593W3361

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 August 1993 at 16:10 a serious collision occurred near A354 involving 3 vehicles (bmw k 100 rs, toyota carina, leyland daf 400) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19935593W3361
Police Reference 5593W3361
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A354
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 646

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW K 100 RS
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1000cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA CARINA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1974cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF 400
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 23
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.