Serious Austin Metro crash on the A6003 in Kettering - 15 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199734TC00675

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 15 November 1997 at 12:03 a serious collision occurred near A 6003, A 6098, Kettering involving 1 vehicle (austin metro) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199734TC00675
Police Reference 34TC00675
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 6003
Second Road A 6098
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 383
Highway Authority E10000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 13
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from offside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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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.