Latitude: 51.4528 / 51°27'10"N
Longitude: -1.3092 / 1°18'32"W
OS Eastings: 448100
OS Northings: 172870
OS Grid: SU481728
Mapcode National: GBR 816.ZT0
Mapcode Global: VHCZ5.8R85
Accident ID
198843F046058
Date
Thursday 19 May 1988
Time
06:30
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
6
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Berkshire
Police Force
Thames Valley
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
5 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
6 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |