Latitude: 52.391 / 52°23'27"N
Longitude: 0.1403 / 0°8'25"E
OS Eastings: 545740
OS Northings: 279150
OS Grid: TL457791
Mapcode National: GBR L56.096
Mapcode Global: VHHJB.D50D
Accident ID
1996350220196
Date
Friday 3 May 1996
Time
14:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
East Cambridgeshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Cambridgeshire County Council
Police Force
Cambridgeshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
142
Road Type
Single 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
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 |
Other vehicle |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Did not impact |
|
2 |
12 |
Petrol, 1297cc |
Female, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Did not impact |
|
|
3 |
5 |
Petrol, 1099cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded and overturned. |
|
4 |
8 |
Petrol, 1721cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
5 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
5 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |