Fatal MG Maestro and Ford Escort crash on the A14 in Kettering - 3 Nov 1996

Accident reference 199634TC08752

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 3 November 1996 at 17:15 a fatal collision occurred near A 14, Kettering involving 4 vehicles (mg maestro, pedal cycle, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199634TC08752
Police Reference 34TC08752
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 14
Second Road A 14
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 383
Highway Authority E10000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Cyclist
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.