Serious Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 10 Aug 1996

Accident reference 199634TM00539

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 10 August 1996 at 18:35 a serious collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 1 vehicle (mercedes model missing) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199634TM00539
Police Reference 34TM00539
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road M1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.