Accident 1996216914476

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 July 1996 at 22:25 a fatal collision occurred near A 5190, Lichfield involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 300, ford cortina) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996216914476
Police Reference 216914476
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 5190
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 252
Highway Authority E10000028

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
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CORTINA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 78
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 78
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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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.