Accident 199643P089016

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 January 1996 at 06:33 a serious collision occurred near A 329, Benson involving 2 vehicles (rover maestro) and 4 casualties (4 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199643P089016
Police Reference 43P089016
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 329
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 484
Highway Authority E10000025

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.