Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Lt 35 crash on the B126 in Tower Hamlets - 18 Sep 1998
Accident reference 199801HT00578
Accident summary
On Friday 18 September 1998 at 16:10 a slight collision occurred near B 126, Tower Hamlets involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, volkswagen lt 35) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Unknown
- Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199801HT00578 |
| Police Reference | 01HT00578 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | B 126 |
| Road Type | Unknown |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 5 |
| Highway Authority | E09000030 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | More than 4 arms (not roundabout) |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Zebra |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN LT 35 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2400cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.