Renault Laguna and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the M42 in Solihull - 10 Nov 1997
Accident reference 19972097L9528
Accident summary
On Monday 10 November 1997 at 00:05 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 42, Solihull involving 2 vehicles (renault laguna, vauxhall cavalier) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19972097L9528 |
| Police Reference | 2097L9528 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 42 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 306 |
| Highway Authority | E08000029 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 19972097L1050
SeriousAccident 19972097L1048
SlightAccident 19972097L1057
SlightAccident 19972097L1056
SlightAccident 19972097L1042
SlightAccident 19972097L1038
SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT LAGUNA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 16 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Premium insight
Solihull collision report
Includes this collision and wider Solihull trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.