Ford Model Missing and Mercedes 200 crash on the M42 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 19 Feb 1997

Accident reference 1997239700307

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 February 1997 at 09:25 a slight collision occurred near M42, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 2 vehicles (ford model missing, mercedes 200) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997239700307
Police Reference 239700307
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Warwickshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M42
Second Road M42
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 293
Highway Authority E10000031

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 FORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 15 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
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.