BMW 3 Series and Mercedes 300 and Rover Metro crash on the A36 in New Forest - 17 Aug 1997
Accident reference 1997440DL0199
Accident summary
On Sunday 17 August 1997 at 15:24 a slight collision occurred near A 36, New Forest involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, mercedes 300, rover metro) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997440DL0199 |
| Police Reference | 440DL0199 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 36 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 496 |
| Highway Authority | E10000014 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 2498cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Turning left |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES 300 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2874cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER METRO |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1120cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.