Ford Cortina and Ford Sierra crash on the A348 - 17 Mar 1991
Accident reference 19915591E0327
Accident summary
On Sunday 17 March 1991 at 00:30 a slight collision occurred near A348 involving 2 vehicles (ford cortina, ford sierra) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19915591E0327 |
| Police Reference | 5591E0327 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Dorset |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A348 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Local Authority District | 640 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD CORTINA |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1993cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1993cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.