Renault 21 crash on the A421 - 8 Nov 1996

Accident reference 19964000B1321

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 8 November 1996 at 15:15 a slight collision occurred near A 421 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, renault 21) and 1 casualty (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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19964000B1321
Police Reference 4000B1321
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 421
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 420
Highway Authority E10000001

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 21
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.