Rover Maestro and Bedford Astra crash on the A1(M) in Hatfield - 19 Aug 1996

Accident reference 19964100T2067

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 August 1996 at 13:57 a slight collision occurred near A1(M), Hatfield involving 2 vehicles (rover maestro, bedford astra) and 1 casualty (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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19964100T2067
Police Reference 4100T2067
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1(M)
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 438
Highway Authority E10000015

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 23
Sex Female
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.