Fatal Scania Model Missing and Volvo 245 crash on the A303 - 17 Oct 1993

Accident reference 19935293J3308

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 17 October 1993 at 19:25 a fatal collision occurred near A303 involving 2 vehicles (scania model missing, volvo 245) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19935293J3308
Police Reference 5293J3308
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

First Road A303
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 610

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 245
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2127cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Unknown or other
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

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