Latitude: 52.4824 / 52°28'56"N
Longitude: -1.1918 / 1°11'30"W
OS Eastings: 454980
OS Northings: 287470
OS Grid: SP549874
Mapcode National: GBR 8P9.CH4
Mapcode Global: VHCT6.9V8W
Accident ID
1996339602531
Date
Thursday 4 April 1996
Time
05:25
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Harborough
Local Authority (Highways)
Leicestershire County Council
Police Force
Leicestershire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
1
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
3 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|||
4 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5958cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
5 |
12 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |