Volkswagen Derby and Austin Metro crash on the A1232 in Colchester - 10 Aug 1995

Accident reference 19954200E0351

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 August 1995 at 08:20 a slight collision occurred near A 1232, A 12, Colchester involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen derby, austin metro) and 1 casualty (1 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19954200E0351
Police Reference 4200E0351
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 1232
Second Road A 12
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 455
Highway Authority E10000012

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 VOLKSWAGEN DERBY
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 1
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

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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.