Renault Megane crash on the M40 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 18 Oct 1998
Accident reference 1998239801783
Accident summary
On Sunday 18 October 1998 at 18:50 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 40, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 1 vehicle (renault megane) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 | 1998239801783 |
| Police Reference | 239801783 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Warwickshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 40 |
| 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 | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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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.