Fatal Mercedes 300 crash on the A30(M) in Windsor and Maidenhead - 3 Jul 1998

Accident reference 1998430R01507

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 3 July 1998 at 00:51 a fatal collision occurred near A30(M), A40(M), Windsor and Maidenhead involving 1 vehicle (mercedes 300) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998430R01507
Police Reference 430R01507
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A30(M)
Second Road A40(M)
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 474
Highway Authority E06000040

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.