Latitude: 52.4097 / 52°24'34"N
Longitude: -1.7328 / 1°43'58"W
OS Eastings: 418270
OS Northings: 279110
OS Grid: SP182791
Mapcode National: GBR 4J2.SVJ
Mapcode Global: VH9ZC.XP8L
Accident ID
199820L932601
Date
Friday 26 June 1998
Time
06:03
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Solihull
Local Authority (Highways)
Solihull Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
42
Road Type
Dual 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Overturned. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
2 |
2 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
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 |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |