Serious Jaguar Xj Series and Ford Escort crash on the A127 in Brentwood - 23 Oct 1998

Accident reference 19984200G0797

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 23 October 1998 at 13:40 a serious collision occurred near A127, M25, Brentwood involving 2 vehicles (jaguar xj series, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19984200G0797
Police Reference 4200G0797
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Essex

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A127
Second Road M25
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 452
Highway Authority E10000012

Junction Information

Junction Detail 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 JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Engine Capacity 3248cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
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.