Serious Vauxhall Frontera and Honda Accord crash on the A1170 in Hertford - 9 May 1997

Accident reference 19974100A0204

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 9 May 1997 at 11:30 a serious collision occurred near A1170, A10, Hertford involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall frontera, honda accord) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19974100A0204
Police Reference 4100A0204
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1170
Second Road A10
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 432
Highway Authority E10000015

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL FRONTERA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA ACCORD
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1602cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 37
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.