Ford Fiesta and BMW 3 Series and Alfa Romeo 156 crash on the M42 in Solihull - 3 Oct 1999
Accident reference 199920L950601
Slight Accident
Accident summary
On Sunday 3 October 1999 at 16:30 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 42, Solihull involving 18 vehicles and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.444399, -1.710424
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199920L950601 |
| Police Reference | 20L950601 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 18 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 42 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 306 |
| Highway Authority | E08000029 |
| LSOA Code | E01010109 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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Vehicles (18)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1991cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ALFA ROMEO 156 |
| Engine Capacity | 2387cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 400 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | NISSAN SUNNY |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 106 |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL NOVA |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1297cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CITROEN ZX |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | IVECO-FORD Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SKODA FAVORIT |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1289cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 323 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1489cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1589cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 16
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | JEEP CHEROKEE |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3960cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 17
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1396cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 18
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT LAGUNA |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 9 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 13 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 16 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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