Citroen Zx and Ford Escort crash on the M25 - 18 Mar 1997

Accident reference 19974100C0200

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 18 March 1997 at 10:30 a slight collision occurred near M25, A41 involving 2 vehicles (citroen zx, ford escort) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19974100C0200
Police Reference 4100C0200
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M25
Second Road A41
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 431
Highway Authority E10000015

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 CITROEN ZX
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 23
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.