Man Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 4 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199734TM00645

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 4 November 1997 at 05:35 a slight collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 3 vehicles (man model missing, 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199734TM00645
Police Reference 34TM00645
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAN Model Missing
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 15078cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Male
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.