Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 106 crash on the A143 in Bury St Edmunds - 2 Apr 1997

Accident reference 199737B000857

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 2 April 1997 at 20:21 a slight collision occurred near A143, Bury St Edmunds involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, peugeot 106) 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 - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199737B000857
Police Reference 37B000857
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Suffolk

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A143
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 414
Highway Authority E10000029

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 106
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1527cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 21
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.