Serious Volkswagen Passat and Volvo 240 crash on the A148 in Sheringham - 16 Feb 1996

Accident reference 199636G960102

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 16 February 1996 at 14:30 a serious collision occurred near A148, Sheringham involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen passat, volvo 240) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199636G960102
Police Reference 36G960102
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Norfolk

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A148
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 405
Highway Authority E10000020

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 4cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 80
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 240
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2316cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 80
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 51
Sex Female
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.