Austin Maestro and Ford Fiesta and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A40 in Oxford - 29 Mar 1996

Accident reference 199643P113036

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 29 March 1996 at 10:23 a slight collision occurred near A 40, Oxford involving 5 vehicles (austin maestro, ford fiesta, freight rover sherpa) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199643P113036
Police Reference 43P113036
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 482
Highway Authority E10000025

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2000cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
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.