Vauxhall Astramax and Nissan Sunny crash on the M6 in Sandwell - 21 Nov 1995

Accident reference 19952095K9529

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 21 November 1995 at 15:35 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 6, Sandwell involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astramax, nissan sunny) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19952095K9529
Police Reference 2095K9529
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road Motorway 6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 305
Highway Authority E08000028

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRAMAX
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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Data Source

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