Morris 440 and Volvo 343 crash on the A35 - 23 Apr 1991

Accident reference 19915591C0577

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 23 April 1991 at 15:33 a slight collision occurred near A35 involving 3 vehicles (morris 440, volvo 343) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19915591C0577
Police Reference 5591C0577
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A35
Second Road A35
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 641

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MORRIS 440
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 343
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 71
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.