Vauxhall Astra and Ford Mondeo and Bedford Astra crash on the B4540 - 14 Jul 1995

Accident reference 19954000D0693

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 July 1995 at 09:15 a slight collision occurred near B4540, B4541 involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall astra, ford mondeo, bedford astra) and 2 casualties (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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19954000D0693
Police Reference 4000D0693
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4540
Second Road B4541
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 423
Highway Authority E10000001

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD ASTRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.