Citroen Ax and Volkswagen Passat crash on the A404 - 10 Jun 1998

Accident reference 19984100C0379

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 June 1998 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near A404 involving 2 vehicles (citroen ax, volkswagen passat) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19984100C0379
Police Reference 4100C0379
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A404
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 436
Highway Authority E10000015

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN AX
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 80
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 80
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 75
Sex Female
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.