Accident 199743U054017

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 17 January 1997 at 00:40 a serious collision occurred near A 34, Abingdon involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, talbot express) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199743U054017
Police Reference 43U054017
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Thames Valley

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 34
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 483
Highway Authority E10000025

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 14620cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TALBOT EXPRESS
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
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.