Mercedes Model Missing and Vauxhall Chevette and Ford Sierra crash on the A37 - 2 Oct 1992

Accident reference 19925592W1373

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 2 October 1992 at 15:00 a slight collision occurred near A37 involving 3 vehicles (mercedes model missing, vauxhall chevette, ford sierra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19925592W1373
Police Reference 5592W1373
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road A37
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 645

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 5958cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CHEVETTE
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1256cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 65
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.