Austin Metro crash on the A435 - 23 Aug 1996

Accident reference 1996530AI1171

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 23 August 1996 at 06:50 a slight collision occurred near A435, A46 involving 1 vehicle (austin metro) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996530AI1171
Police Reference 530AI1171
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A435
Second Road A46
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 625
Highway Authority E10000013

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 66
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.