Serious Ford Fiesta and Mazda E2200 and Toyota Lite Ace crash on the B3073 - 15 Dec 1992

Accident reference 19925592C1844

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 15 December 1992 at 07:15 a serious collision occurred near B3073 involving 4 vehicles (ford fiesta, mazda e2200, toyota lite ace) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19925592C1844
Police Reference 5592C1844
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road B3073
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 647

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 957cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Fuel Type Electric
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MAZDA E2200
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2184cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TOYOTA LITE ACE
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1486cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

Additional Details

Data Source

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