Latitude: 52.1907 / 52°11'26"N
Longitude: -0.6307 / 0°37'50"W
OS Eastings: 493700
OS Northings: 255600
OS Grid: SP937556
Mapcode National: GBR DZV.PC6
Mapcode Global: VHFPZ.06XG
Accident ID
19964000B0222
Date
Saturday 24 February 1996
Time
13:20
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Bedford
Local Authority (Highways)
Bedford Borough Council
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Road Class
C
Road Number
26
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
10 |
Petrol, 1721cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |