Peugeot 306 and Mercedes E Class and Peugeot 106 crash on the M1 - 11 May 1997
Accident reference 19974100T1076
Slight Accident
Accident summary
On Sunday 11 May 1997 at 11:45 a slight collision occurred near M1 involving 15 vehicles and 5 casualties (5 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19974100T1076 |
| Police Reference | 4100T1076 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 15 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M1 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 431 |
| Highway Authority | E10000015 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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Vehicles (15)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 306 |
| Engine Capacity | 1905cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES E CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 106 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL OMEGA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2498cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD GRANADA |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2933cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CITROEN AX |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1124cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA COROLLA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1332cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 73 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | NISSAN PRIMERA |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL NOVA |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1196cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2544cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1769cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 8 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 8 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 85 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 9 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 12 |
Additional Details
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 13 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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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.