Accident 1998239801496

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 September 1998 at 10:50 a fatal collision occurred near A 5, Birmingham North East involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, erf model missing) and 3 casualties (2 serious, 1 fatal) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998239801496
Police Reference 239801496
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 290
Highway Authority E10000031

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

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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.