Serious Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M4 in Wiltshire - 25 Sep 1995

Accident reference 199554MB00815

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 25 September 1995 at 21:20 a serious collision occurred near M4, Wiltshire involving 2 vehicles (land rover discovery, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 199554MB00815
Police Reference 54MB00815
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Wiltshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 630
Highway Authority E06000054

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2495cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.