Fatal Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Golf crash on the B4361 in Herefordshire - 14 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199722ET05100

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 November 1997 at 20:10 a fatal collision occurred near B4361, A44, Herefordshire involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen passat, volkswagen golf) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199722ET05100
Police Reference 22ET05100
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B4361
Second Road A44
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 272
Highway Authority E06000019

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 no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1500cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 72
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from nearside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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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.