Latitude: 51.4134 / 51°24'48"N
Longitude: -0.976 / 0°58'33"W
OS Eastings: 471310
OS Northings: 168760
OS Grid: SU713687
Mapcode National: GBR QKX.VS
Mapcode Global: VHDX0.1QCW
Accident ID
199743R012027
Date
Monday 3 February 1997
Time
07:55
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Reading
Local Authority (Highways)
Reading Borough Council
Police Force
Thames Valley
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
Motorway
Second Road Number
4
Light Conditions
Daylight
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 |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5958cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Front |
|
|
2 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Overturned. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
3 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |