Fatal Ford Sierra and Jaguar Xj Series and Peugeot 306 crash on the A322 in Bracknell Forest - 27 Sep 1997

Accident reference 199743R134097

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 27 September 1997 at 11:17 a fatal collision occurred near A322, Bracknell Forest involving 3 vehicles (ford sierra, jaguar xj series, peugeot 306) and 3 casualties (3 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199743R134097
Police Reference 43R134097
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A322
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 470
Highway Authority E06000036

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 73
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 3590cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 306
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1761cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 73
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 60
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.