Volkswagen Beetle and Ford Fiesta crash on the A354 - 13 May 1996

Accident reference 19965596J1921

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 13 May 1996 at 08:50 a slight collision occurred near A354 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen beetle, ford fiesta) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19965596J1921
Police Reference 5596J1921
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A354
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 646
Highway Authority E10000009

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Engine Capacity 1285cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
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.