Serious Renault 21 and Mitsubishi L200 crash on the A603 - 29 Jul 1995

Accident reference 19954000B0880

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 29 July 1995 at 06:25 a serious collision occurred near A603 involving 2 vehicles (renault 21, mitsubishi l200) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19954000B0880
Police Reference 4000B0880
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A603
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 420
Highway Authority E10000001

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 21
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MITSUBISHI L200
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2477cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.