Fatal Erf Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M42 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 12 May 1998

Accident reference 1998239800782

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 12 May 1998 at 02:52 a fatal collision occurred near M42, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 2 vehicles (erf model missing, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998239800782
Police Reference 239800782
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M42
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 293
Highway Authority E10000031

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 5958cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 67
Sex Male
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.