Serious Nissan Sunny and Vauxhall Calibra crash on the A452 in Solihull - 19 Apr 1996

Accident reference 19962096L0399

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 April 1996 at 15:30 a serious collision occurred near A 452, Solihull involving 2 vehicles (nissan sunny, vauxhall calibra) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19962096L0399
Police Reference 2096L0399
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 452
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 306
Highway Authority E08000029

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 NISSAN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CALIBRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 64
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
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.