Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Sierra crash on the A4146 - 21 Mar 1997

Accident reference 19974100D0116

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 21 March 1997 at 07:15 a slight collision occurred near A4146 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall corsa, ford sierra) and 2 casualties (2 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19974100D0116
Police Reference 4100D0116
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A4146
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 431
Highway Authority E10000015

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 CORSA
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 77
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
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.