Latitude: 51.9096 / 51°54'34"N
Longitude: -0.228 / 0°13'40"W
OS Eastings: 521990
OS Northings: 224940
OS Grid: TL219249
Mapcode National: GBR J7V.95Q
Mapcode Global: VHGP0.08BD
Accident ID
19964100T2097
Date
Monday 18 November 1996
Time
23:55
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Stevenage
Local Authority (Highways)
Hertfordshire County Council
Police Force
Hertfordshire
Road Class
A(M)
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
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 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1699cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
|
2 |
10 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
3 |
1 |
Petrol, 1391cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2500cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, In carriageway, not crossing, In carriageway, stationary - not crossing (standing or playing) |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |