Fatal Volkswagen Polo and Renault 5 crash on the B4209 in Worcester West - 24 Jul 1997

Accident reference 199722CL04634

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 24 July 1997 at 09:00 a fatal collision occurred near B4209, B4208, Worcester West involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, renault 5) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199722CL04634
Police Reference 22CL04634
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4209
Second Road B4208
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 273
Highway Authority E10000034

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 79
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 5
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1108cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 79
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.