Serious Jeep Cherokee and Rover 200 Series crash on the B2070 in Petersfield - 16 Oct 1997

Accident reference 1997440OL1528

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 16 October 1997 at 19:18 a serious collision occurred near B2070, A272, Petersfield involving 2 vehicles (jeep cherokee, rover 200 series) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997440OL1528
Police Reference 440OL1528
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hampshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B2070
Second Road A272
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 497
Highway Authority E10000014

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining 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 JEEP CHEROKEE
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 3960cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 37
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.