Fatal Lada Samara crash on the B587 in Coalville - 30 Aug 1997
Accident reference 1997339706321
Accident summary
On Saturday 30 August 1997 at 23:30 a fatal collision occurred near B587, Coalville involving 1 vehicle (lada samara) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997339706321 |
| Police Reference | 339706321 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Leicestershire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B587 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 366 |
| Highway Authority | E10000018 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | LADA SAMARA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.