Serious Mercedes Model Missing and Ford Escort crash on the M42 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 26 Aug 1995

Accident reference 1995239501381

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 26 August 1995 at 02:30 a serious collision occurred near M42, M40, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 3 vehicles (mercedes model missing, ford escort) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995239501381
Police Reference 239501381
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M42
Second Road M40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 293
Highway Authority E10000031

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 11300cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1608cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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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.