Accident 19972097M1308
Accident summary
On Thursday 17 July 1997 at 08:43 a serious collision occurred near A 4053, Coventry involving 3 vehicles (mazda 323, peugeot 306, mg montego) and 3 casualties (3 serious) 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19972097M1308 |
| Police Reference | 2097M1308 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 4053 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 302 |
| Highway Authority | E08000026 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other object on road |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 323 |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1324cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 306 |
| Engine Capacity | 1905cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MG MONTEGO |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2000cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In centre of carriageway - not on refuge, island or central reservation |
| Pedestrian Movement | In carriageway, stationary - not crossing |
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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.