Vauxhall Carlton and Audi 80 crash on the A462 in Walsall - 3 Oct 1998

Accident reference 199820H135001

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 3 October 1998 at 16:15 a slight collision occurred near A462, B4157, Walsall involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall carlton, audi 80) and 2 casualties (2 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: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199820H135001
Police Reference 20H135001
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force West Midlands

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A462
Second Road B4157
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 307
Highway Authority E08000030

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CARLTON
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI 80
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 10
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.