Fatal Ford Granada and Rover 200 Series crash on the A1303 in South Cambridgeshire - 13 Mar 1997
Accident reference 1997350131797
Accident summary
On Thursday 13 March 1997 at 22:40 a fatal collision occurred near A1303, South Cambridgeshire involving 2 vehicles (ford granada, rover 200 series) and 4 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997350131797 |
| Police Reference | 350131797 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Cambridgeshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A1303 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 395 |
| Highway Authority | E10000003 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | More than 4 arms (not roundabout) |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | Roadworks |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD GRANADA |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2933cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1396cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 4
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.