Vauxhall Nova and Volvo 440 crash on the A442 in Telford and Wrekin - 4 Feb 1997

Accident reference 199722GU00616

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 4 February 1997 at 18:20 a slight collision occurred near A442, A5, Telford and Wrekin involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall nova, volvo 440) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199722GU00616
Police Reference 22GU00616
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A442
Second Road A5
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 284
Highway Authority E06000020

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 440
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1783cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.