Accident 19954100G0222

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 17 August 1995 at 21:13 a serious collision occurred near A 505, Hitchin involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra) and 3 casualties (1 slight, 2 serious) 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19954100G0222
Police Reference 4100G0222
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 505
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 433
Highway Authority E10000015

Junction Information

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

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
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2792cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.