Crash on the A5 - 4 Apr 1996

Accident reference 19964000D0402

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 4 April 1996 at 06:05 a slight collision occurred near A5 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. 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 19964000D0402
Police Reference 4000D0402
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 423
Highway Authority E10000001

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
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 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
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.