Serious Mercedes 200 crash on the B341 - 10 Jul 1996

Accident reference 19965596K2829

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 July 1996 at 11:50 a serious collision occurred near B341, B3073 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 200, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19965596K2829
Police Reference 5596K2829
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B341
Second Road B3073
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 647
Highway Authority E10000009

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

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 Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 86
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 86
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.