Serious Renault Trafic crash on the B1166 in Fenland - 11 Oct 1997

Accident reference 1997350520697

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 11 October 1997 at 20:30 a serious collision occurred near B1166, Fenland involving 1 vehicle (renault trafic) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997350520697
Police Reference 350520697
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Cambridgeshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B1166
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 392
Highway Authority E10000003

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2068cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, facing traffic

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 37
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.