Volkswagen Lt 35 and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A38 in Bolsover - 8 Apr 1997

Accident reference 1997307A00235

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 8 April 1997 at 10:00 a slight collision occurred near A38, Bolsover involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen lt 35, mercedes model missing) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997307A00235
Police Reference 307A00235
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Derbyshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Second Road A38
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 321
Highway Authority E10000007

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 LT 35
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2400cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Female
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.