Accident 199745EM00023

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 February 1997 at 20:55 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 23, Caterham involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, skoda 130) 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 199745EM00023
Police Reference 45EM00023
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Surrey

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 23
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SKODA 130
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1289cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

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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.