Fatal Bedford Astra and Erf Model Missing crash on the M5 in Dursley - 22 Jan 1995
Accident reference 1995530BI0092
Accident summary
On Sunday 22 January 1995 at 06:45 a fatal collision occurred near M5, Dursley involving 2 vehicles (bedford astra, erf model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1995530BI0092 |
| Police Reference | 530BI0092 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 624 |
| Highway Authority | E10000013 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
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 | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ERF Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12170cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.