Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Estelle and Citroen Ax crash on the A1303 in Cambridge - 16 Dec 1997

Accident reference 1997350667497

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 16 December 1997 at 07:35 a slight collision occurred near A 1303, Cambridge involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen polo, skoda estelle, citroen ax) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997350667497
Police Reference 350667497
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cambridgeshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 1303
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 390
Highway Authority E10000003

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SKODA ESTELLE
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1174cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN AX
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
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.