Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Astra and Mercedes E Class crash on the A40 in Ealing - 18 Feb 1997

Accident reference 199701XS00109

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 18 February 1997 at 08:18 a slight collision occurred near A 40, Ealing involving 3 vehicles (ford sierra, vauxhall astra, mercedes e class) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199701XS00109
Police Reference 01XS00109
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Metropolitan Police

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 27
Highway Authority E09000009

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES E CLASS
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2199cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.