Vauxhall Astra and Ford Transit crash on the B1040 - 22 Oct 1998

Accident reference 19984000E0978

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 October 1998 at 07:59 a slight collision occurred near B 1040 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, ford transit) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19984000E0978
Police Reference 4000E0978
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B 1040
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 422
Highway Authority E10000001

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not 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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.