Fatal Vauxhall Nova and Ford Escort crash on the B3074 - 16 Aug 1993

Accident reference 19935593C3216

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 16 August 1993 at 10:45 a fatal collision occurred near B3074 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall nova, ford escort) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19935593C3216
Police Reference 5593C3216
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

First Road B3074
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 643

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.