Mercedes Model Missing and Audi A4 and Ford Fiesta crash on the A34 - 17 Sep 1997

Accident reference 1997077A41638

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 September 1997 at 15:40 a slight collision occurred near A34 involving 3 vehicles (mercedes model missing, audi a4, 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
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997077A41638
Police Reference 077A41638
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A34
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 121
Highway Authority E10000004

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 957cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 29
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.