Latitude: 52.4059 / 52°24'21"N
Longitude: -1.7454 / 1°44'43"W
OS Eastings: 417419
OS Northings: 278686
OS Grid: SP174786
Mapcode National: GBR 4J7.3K7
Mapcode Global: VH9ZC.PSNH
Accident ID
199920L966801
Date
Thursday 9 December 1999
Time
17:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Solihull
Local Authority (Highways)
Solihull Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
42
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
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 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1900cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
2 |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
|||
3 |
1 |
Petrol, 1762cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|
4 |
5 |
Petrol, 1794cc |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
|
5 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
4 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
|
1 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |