Fatal Porsche 944 crash on the B4161 in Wolverhampton - 12 Feb 1997
Accident reference 19972097G0259
Accident summary
On Wednesday 12 February 1997 at 13:30 a fatal collision occurred near B 4161, Wolverhampton involving 1 vehicle (porsche 944) and 2 casualties (2 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 | 19972097G0259 |
| Police Reference | 2097G0259 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | B 4161 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 309 |
| Highway Authority | E08000031 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PORSCHE 944 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2969cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 76 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | On footway or verge |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 75 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | On footway or verge |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
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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.