Accident 199745EC00020

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 17 January 1997 at 20:15 a serious collision occurred near A 22, Caterham involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, austin metro) and 1 casualty (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 199745EC00020
Police Reference 45EC00020
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Surrey

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 22
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 516
Highway Authority E10000030

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 28
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.