Serious Kawasaki Zx1100 and Volvo 244 crash on the A50 in Leek - 3 May 1998

Accident reference 1998218210467

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 3 May 1998 at 19:45 a serious collision occurred near A50, A521, Leek involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki zx1100, volvo 244) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998218210467
Police Reference 218210467
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A50
Second Road A521
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 256
Highway Authority E10000028

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX1100
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1052cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 244
Vehicle Age 18 years
Engine Capacity 2127cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.