Serious Peugeot 106 and Toyota Corolla crash on the A45 in Solihull - 25 Mar 1997
Accident reference 19972097L0289
Accident summary
On Tuesday 25 March 1997 at 21:00 a serious collision occurred near A 45, Solihull involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 106, toyota corolla) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19972097L0289 |
| Police Reference | 2097L0289 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 45 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 306 |
| Highway Authority | E08000029 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 106 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1527cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA COROLLA |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1587cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| 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.