Leyland Daf Fa 60 and Audi 80 and Ford Escort crash on the A46 in Newark-on-Trent - 5 May 1998

Accident reference 1998317E80614

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 5 May 1998 at 12:40 a slight collision occurred near A 46, Newark-on-Trent involving 3 vehicles (leyland daf fa 60, audi 80, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998317E80614
Police Reference 317E80614
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Nottinghamshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 46
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 345
Highway Authority E10000024

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FA 60
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 6200cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI 80
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
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.