Latitude: 51.46 / 51°27'36"N
Longitude: -1.1133 / 1°6'47"W
OS Eastings: 461699
OS Northings: 173824
OS Grid: SU616738
Mapcode National: GBR B44.FC2
Mapcode Global: VHCZ8.NK9L
Accident ID
199943W240049
Date
Sunday 18 April 1999
Time
16:05
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
7
Casualties
8
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Berkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
West Berkshire Council
Police Force
Thames Valley
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual 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
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
|
2 |
Petrol, 1799cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
||
3 |
3 |
Petrol, 2962cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
4 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Female, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
5 |
9 |
Petrol, 1360cc |
Female, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
6 |
4 |
Petrol, 1998cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
7 |
3 |
Petrol, 1396cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Serious |
|
6 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
4 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
7 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
5 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Serious |
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
6 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
6 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
8 |
Driver or rider |
6 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Driver or rider |
7 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
7 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |