Serious Erf Model Missing and Ford Escort crash on the A31 in Petersfield - 24 May 1996
Accident reference 1996440OL0720
Accident summary
On Friday 24 May 1996 at 19:00 a serious collision occurred near A31, Petersfield involving 2 vehicles (erf model missing, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1996440OL0720 |
| Police Reference | 440OL0720 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A31 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 497 |
| Highway Authority | E10000014 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ERF Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12170cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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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.