Serious Austin Morris Princess crash on the A638 in Wakefield - 15 Jun 1996

Accident reference 199613DC21496

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 15 June 1996 at 14:25 a serious collision occurred near A 638, Wakefield involving 2 vehicles (austin morris princess) and 4 casualties (3 serious, 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199613DC21496
Police Reference 13DC21496
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 638
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 206
Highway Authority E08000036

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
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS PRINCESS
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 78
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.