Toyota Hilux and Austin Maestro and Toyota Hiace crash on the A49 in Herefordshire - 27 Sep 1997

Accident reference 199722EF04422

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 27 September 1997 at 07:45 a slight collision occurred near A49, A417, Herefordshire involving 3 vehicles (toyota hilux, austin maestro, toyota hiace) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199722EF04422
Police Reference 22EF04422
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A49
Second Road A417
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 272
Highway Authority E06000019

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TOYOTA HILUX
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2446cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TOYOTA HIACE
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2446cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 64
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.