BMW 5 Series and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A14 in Kettering - 11 Apr 1997

Accident reference 199734TC00212

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 11 April 1997 at 21:50 a slight collision occurred near A14, Kettering involving 2 vehicles (bmw 5 series, vauxhall astra) 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 - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199734TC00212
Police Reference 34TC00212
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A14
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 383
Highway Authority E10000021

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1990cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 63
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.