Serious Vauxhall Cavalier and Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Senator crash on the A1072 in Stevenage - 8 Feb 1997
Accident reference 19974100E0037
Accident summary
On Saturday 8 February 1997 at 17:53 a serious collision occurred near A1072, Stevenage involving 5 vehicles and 4 casualties (3 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19974100E0037 |
| Police Reference | 4100E0037 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A1072 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 435 |
| Highway Authority | E10000015 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Footbridge or subway |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1389cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL SENATOR |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2969cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 548cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2400cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, not crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | In carriageway, stationary - not crossing |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, not crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | In carriageway, stationary - not crossing |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.